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Oct. 19, 1960 After 13 years in Minneapolis, the Lakers opened their inaugural season in Los Angeles with a 140-123 loss at Cincinnati

Posted 10/18/24

October 19, 1960, marks a pivotal moment in NBA history—the day the Los Angeles Lakers officially made their debut in the City of Angels. After 13 years of calling Minneapolis home, the Lakers had packed their bags and made the bold move west. The lights, the glitz, and the glamour of Hollywood awaited, but their journey to becoming a legendary franchise in L.A. didn’t exactly start with fireworks. Instead, it began with a tough 140-123 loss to the Cincinnati Royals.

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