Lakers and Clippers bring the drip before Battle of LA showdown

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California Post Staff. (2026, October 24). Lakers and Clippers bring the drip before Battle of LA showdown. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/23/sports/lakers-and-clippers-bring-the-drip-before-battle-of-la-showdown/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-24 · by California Post Staff

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Ahead of a Los Angeles Lakers versus Los Angeles Clippers basketball game, players from both teams arrived at the venue showcasing extravagant and fashionable outfits, turning pregame activities into a style competition rather than just a sports event. Each team's members displayed bold clothing choices and designer wear as they prepared for their rivalry match, highlighting how fashion plays a significant role in NBA culture beyond the gameplay itself.
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Before the latest Battle of LA showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers on October 24, 2026, both teams' stars transformed the pregame scene into a fashion extravaganza. Players arrived at the arena in bold and designer outfits, turning heads with their style choices well before the game began. The event showcased a blend of statement-making ensembles and understated luxury, as each team aimed to outshine the other not just on the court but also off it.

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California Post Staff
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Topics

Battle of LA Clippers Lakers Los Angeles

Subjects

Clippers ORG · 2× Lakers ORG · 2× Los Angeles GPE · 1×

Narrative

As the two Los Angeles rivals arrived for their latest Battle of LA showdown, the stars turned the pregame scene into a fashion show, serving up bold fits, designer looks and plenty of tunnel style.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-24
🔮 The rivalry may be settled with buckets, but the Lakers and Clippers were already competing in the fashion department before the game even began.
2026-10-24 · New York Post
Lakers and Clippers bring the drip before Battle of LA showdown · mixed framing

Claims (4 extracted, 1 hedged)

The Lakers and Clippers brought the heat before the opening tip — and not just on the court. asserted
Lakers → bring → court
As the two Los Angeles rivals arrived for their latest Battle of LA showdown, the stars turned the pregame scene into a fashion show, serving up bold fits, designer looks and plenty of tunnel style. asserted
stars → arrive → style
From statement-making ensembles to understated luxury, both teams made sure they were dressed to impress before the cross-town clash got underway. asserted
clash → make → luxury
The rivalry may be settled with buckets, but the Lakers and Clippers were already competing in the fashion department before the game even began. uncertain
game → settle → department
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