Lakers and Clippers bring the drip before Battle of LA showdown
The Lakers and Clippers brought the heat before the opening tip — and not just on the 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. From statement-making ensembles to understated luxury, both teams made sure they were dressed to impress before the cross-town clash got underway.
The rivalry may be settled with buckets, but the Lakers and Clippers were already competing in the fashion department before the game even began.
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives at the arena before a game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before a game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Rui Hachimura of the LA Clippers arrives to the arena before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Chris Manon of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before the game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Jarred Vanderbilt of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives at the arena before a game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Gradey Dick of the LA Clippers arrives to the arena before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Ziaire Williams of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives at the arena before a game against the LA Clippers on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. NBAE via Getty Images
Darius Garland of the LA Clippers arrives to the arena before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles on Friday, October 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Collin Sexton of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before a game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Quentin Grimes of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before a game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Jake LaRavia of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before a game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Bronny James of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before a game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Kevon Looney of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before a game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California, Friday, October 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before a game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Brook Lopez of the LA Clippers arrives to the arena before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles. NBAE via Getty Images
