The Lakers and Clippers introduced the warmth before the opening tip — and not just on the court docket.
As the two Los Angeles rivals arrived for their newest Battle of LA showdown, the stars turned the pregame scene into a style present, serving up daring suits, designer seems and loads of tunnel model. From statement-making ensembles to understated luxurious, both groups made positive they were dressed to impress before the cross-town conflict got underway.
The rivalry may be settled with buckets, but the Lakers and Clippers were already competing in the style division before the recreation even started.
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives at the enviornment before a recreation 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 enviornment before a recreation 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 enviornment before a recreation 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 enviornment before the recreation 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 enviornment before a recreation 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 enviornment before a recreation 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 enviornment before a recreation 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 enviornment before a recreation 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 enviornment before a recreation 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 enviornment before a recreation 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 enviornment before a recreation 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 enviornment before a recreation 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 enviornment before a recreation 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 enviornment before a recreation 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 enviornment before a recreation against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles. NBAE via Getty Images