Ick's Corner

At Least 25 Lakers Fans Arrested After Riot

Hundreds celebrated in the streets outside Staples Center after the Los Angeles Lakers’ NBA title win Sunday night, with some revelers damaging police cruisers, throwing rocks and bottles at officers and setting bonfires in the street, authorities said.

About 25 people were arrested, most part of a rowdy crowd that split off on to surrounding streets after police declared the gathering an unlawful assembly, officer Karen Rayner said.

Several police cruisers were damaged and reinforcement officers were called in from throughout the city to help disperse the crowd, Rayner said.

Los Angeles police said five officers were hit by debris and had minor injuries.

Los Angeles Lakers fans pose by a burning newspaper stand while celebrating their teams victory in the NBA Finals over the Orlando Magic in downtown Los Angeles.

A group of people take goods from a shoe store in downtown Los Angeles after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic to win the NBA title.

So, in answer to your query, Ick, yes….they did riot, acted like total assholes, and found any excuse to destroy and steal!