Police say 8 officers receive minor injuries in melees amid Laker championship celebrations

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police say eight officers have suffered minor injuries during downtown disturbances that erupted amid street celebrations of the Lakers’ NBA championship victory over the Orlando Magic.

Police break up crowds of rowdy fans celebrating Lakers’ title outside Staples Center

LOS ANGELES — Hundreds celebrated in the streets outside Staples Center after the Los Angeles Lakers’ NBA title win Sunday night, with some revelers damaging police cruisers, throwing rocks and bottles at officers and setting bonfires in the street, authorities said.