The Los Angeles Lakers’ thrilling 118-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs unfolded amid a championship celebration, with the newly-crowned World Series champion Dodgers receiving a roaring ovation at Crypto.com Arena. That moment of glory initially rattled one Lakers star before becoming fuel for a resilient team performance.

Deandre Ayton openly admitted that the Dodgers’ triumphant entrance affected him more than he anticipated. “I ain’t going to lie, seeing the Dodgers, the champions walk in here, they put a little pressure on me,” Ayton confessed after the game. The center noted he had been watching the baseball team all season through television, but seeing them in person with the championship trophy created a different level of intensity.

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