Watch LA-Raptors fans react to Rams’ playoff win
The home crowd were probably a little upset at the start of Sunday’s game, as they went down Los Angeles Lakers they trailed the Toronto Raptors 30-23 after one quarter of play. The night, however, quickly turned around, starting with triumph in the NFL playoffs. People fixed his eyes on the Jumbotronlike Los Angeles Rams attempted the game-winning field goal against the Chicago Bears.
Kicker Harrison Mavis nailed a 42-yarder to lift the team to a dramatic 20-17 overtime victory, much to the delight of LA fans at Cripto.com Arena. Greg Beacham of the Associated Press noted the excited reactions.
The Lakers crowd cheers as the Rams clinch a spot in the NFC Championship Game. pic.twitter.com/7M1j7I2gpb
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) January 19, 2026
Monitoring one of the most interesting touchdown passes in NFL history, Caleb Williams and the Bears seemed destined to sweep the Rams in the NFC divisional round. Safety Cam Kerl stayed alert, however, and delivered a season-saving interception in OT. The Rams set up an NFC Championship meeting with the #1 seeded Seattle Seahawks 10 games later. The Lakers also rallied after a rough stretch in their game, posting a decisive 110-93 victory over the Raptors.
Luka Doncic was ineffective from the field, scoring 25 points on 8-of-23 shooting, but LeBron James and Deandre Ayton more than made up for the setback. Multiple scorer champion he recorded 24 points, seven assists and two blocks, while the veteran center scored 25 points perfect shooting 10 out of 10 to go with 13 rebounds. LA also locked down the defense, doing whatever it took to get back into the win column after losses to the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers.
The Lakers (25-16) and their fans are turning their attention to the two-week road trip, but they will also be following the Rams’ Super Bowl pursuit. Sean McVay’s team takes on NFC West foe Seattle at Lumen Field on Sunday night.
2026-01-19 16:13:00
