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Staples Center reactions to Donald Sterling NBA ban before Game 5

Los Angeles showed up big on Tuesday night with signs, t-shirts and thunderous cheers for the home team.

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling received a lifetime ban from the NBA and a $2.5 million fine from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday as a response to racist comments made during a taped conversation which was made public last week. With their owner removed from the NBA, the Clippers took to the court for Game 5 in Los Angeles with fans showing their support in a stand against racism.

Check out some of the ways fans in L.A. decided to support their team on Tuesday night.

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