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Officers did their best to contain rowdy fans, but several arrests were made. After the NBA Finals, the Lakers beat the Celtics and Lakers fans poured into the streets, burning and rioting in the streets. Rowdy fans fought and started bonfires in the streets, and were also seen surrounding and attacking motorists outside the Staples Center after the Lakers 83-79 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the NBA finals. Nine people had been arrested for public intoxication, vandalism, and inciting a riot, but that number was expected to rise, Los Angeles police spokeswoman Mary Grady said. Rocks, bottles, and even one rat trap are reported to have been thrown at officers, according to LAPD Spokeswoman April Harding. Police reportedly fired rubber bullets at fans who overturned a city vehicle and set several fires in the area of At Figueroa and Venice. A mob of people was caught on camera surrounding a taxi attempting to leave the Staples Center, then trapping the vehicle before hitting, rocking, and jumping on it, then opening the passengers door. Another mob of people were seen knocking over a Caltrans barrier, then kicking it around a street. One driver had to abandon their car and run to safety when aggressive revelers lit the motorist's car on fire. The flames were seen spreading to the entire car interior and the culprits fled as police and fire officials closed in. A person in a Celtics jersey was seen being beaten by several people on the street in the area of ...