One of the most recognizable faces in pop music took his seat courtside at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night and immediately ignited the crowd and The King.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Justin Bieber didn\u2019t just sit courtside Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Orlando Magic\u2014he became LeBron James\u2019 biggest cheerleader. Every spin move from LeBron drew a clenched fist. <\/p>\n
Every time he hit a three, Bieber stood and applauded. When LeBron bullied his way into the lane and splashed another jumper to push the Lakers ahead 16-10, Bieber popped up from his seat and started gassing up The King<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n One of the most recognizable faces in pop music sat courtside at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, Justin Bieber. Getty Images<\/p>\n Justin Bieber didn\u2019t just sit courtside Tuesday night, he became LeBron James biggest cheerleader Getty Images<\/p>\n LeBron poured in 10 first-quarter points with the calm of a man who understands his own greatness. Luka Don\u010di\u0107 added 11 points<\/a>, four rebounds, and four assists in a quarter that felt like a clinic. The Lakers shot north of 50 percent and led 33-25 after one.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe California Post is here. Sign up for Morning Report.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet the perfect blend of news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Before the game, as players were being introduced, LeBron went up and greeted Bieber. Fans online started calling the moment \u201cLeBieber James,\u201d half jokingly, of course.\u00a0<\/p>\n Before the game, as players were being introduced, LeBron went up and greeted Bieber. Getty Images<\/p>\n The Lakers\u2019 maligned defense was in a 2-3 zone for most of the night, and it surprisingly worked against the 30-26 Magic team that is fighting for playoff position in the Eastern Conference.\u00a0<\/p>\n The best moment of the first half came when Luka Doncic broke Moritz Wagner\u2019s ankles on a crossover, and then drilled a stepback three-pointer in his face.\u00a0<\/p>\n Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/p>\n California Post News: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, WhatsApp<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> The Lakers led the Magic 56-53 at the half, as they try and bounce back from an embarrassing blowout loss to the rival Celtics on Sunday.<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t
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