Laker fans Jasmine Verges, right, 19, and Daniel Mijangos, 19, both of Downey celebrate the Lakers’ victory over Oklahoma City outside Staples Center on Friday night. Staples Center/L.A. Live is a hotbed of activity this weekend, with the Lakers, Clippers and Kings all playing playoff games in the arena, drawing tens of thousands of fans, and the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race coming to an end outside on Sunday. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Jubilant Laker fans leave Staples Center on Friday night. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Kings fans celebrate a victory outside Staples Center on Thursday night. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Fans play street hockey before the Kings’ game outside Staples Center on Thursday. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
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Hailey Nelson, age 7 months, of Phoenix was among the youngest fans waiting at Staples Center/L.A. Live for the start of Thursday’s L.A. Kings hockey playoff game. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
While an NHL playoff game is going on inside, the streets are quiet Thursday night outside Staples Center, which is shared by the Kings, Lakers and Clippers, all of whom are using the arena this weekend. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Leonardo Encarnacion, 31, of Bell Gardens, left, and Justin Bernard, 30, watch the game at Dublin’s in Los Angeles. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Erick Semerci is ready for customers at Metro Snacks at West 8th and Figueroa streets. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
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Shams Hirji, 22, of Los Angeles relaxes with a cigar at Diplomat Cigars. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Raul Zeperda waits for customers at the Original Pantry in downtown Los Angeles. The restaurant is almost deserted as a Kings game begins at nearby Staples Center. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Evangelist John Broman, 60, holds a sign on Figueroa Street and Chick Hearn Court before the Kings game at Staples Center in downtown L.A. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
