Lakers win brings fireworks show as fans descend on Staples Center chanting 'Kobe, Kobe!'

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is fouled by Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler, right, while driving to the basket as Bam Adebayo tries to help on defense in the second quarter in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

LOS ANGELES _ The Los Angeles Lakers' first world championship in a decade was met Sunday with fireworks across Southern California and a jubilant crowd that converged near Staples Center, despite the urging of city leaders to stay away.

A few hundred Lakers faithful were just outside the Staples Center complex, cheering as the team defeated the Miami Heat 106-93 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Orlando, Florida. Some chanted "Kobe, Kobe" in tribute to the former Lakers great who was killed in a helicopter crash this year.

A big crowd took over the intersection of Figueroa Street and Chick Hearn Court, dancing and jumping up and down and setting off smoke bombs in gold and purple _ the Lakers' colors.

Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James, left, and Anthony Davis celebrate in the closing seconds against the Miami Heat as the Lakers win the NBA Championship in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

"I'm in shock," said Fontana resident Jose Valdez, 24, who came to downtown in a white Kobe jersey to watch the game. A red mask covered his nose and mouth but couldn't hide his elation.

"I'm so happy," Valdez said.

The crowd was peaceful, and police were blocking entrances into Staples Center and the L.A. Live complex. Some merchants were on the street selling souvenirs.

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is hit in the face by Miami Heat's Jae Crowder while driving to the basket in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. James made the basket. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Meanwhile, fireworks could be seen and heard in neighborhoods across the city amid cheers and celebrations.

Daniel Mendoza, 43, live-streamed the revelers outside Staples from his phone. The fast food worker, who lives in Fresno, rented a room at the JW Marriott for the night to celebrate the victory in the Lakers' hometown.

"This one is for Kobe," said Mendoza, who called himself a lifelong Lakers fan. "This one probably means the most of all of them."

Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis blocks the shot of Miami Heat's Kendrick Nunn in the second quarter in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

On Friday, Los Angeles Police Department officials said they were hoping fans would stay home but were prepared for crowd control if needed.

LAPD Deputy Chief Vito Palazzolo, who oversees the department's Central Bureau, which includes L.A. Live, said:

"We hope people celebrate at home. ... The teams are playing in the bubble, not locally."

Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis dunks over Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler in the first quarter in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Social distancing requirements imposed by the county and city forbid large social gatherings.

Los Angeles Lakers fans gather near the Staples Center to celebrate the Lakers' 106-93 Game 6 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Los Angeles Lakers' Rajon Rondo drives past Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler, left, and Andre Iguodala to score a basket in the first quarter in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Los Angeles Lakers' Rajon Rondo takes the trophy after the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat to win the NBA Championship in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Los Angeles Lakers players, including LeBron James, center, celebrate the NBA Championship after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)