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WATCH: Lakers fan sinks half-court shot to win $30K, tries to high-five team

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a layup past LaMarcus Aldridge of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Staples Center on Oct. 22, 2018, in Los Angeles.

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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a layup past LaMarcus Aldridge of the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Staples Center on Oct. 22, 2018, in Los Angeles.
By Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Oct 23, 2018

A Lakers fan sank an incredible half-court shot Monday night to win a $30,000 jackpot, then tried to celebrate with some of the players.

Spoiler alert: It didn't work out.

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Video of the hilarious moment before the fourth quarter of the Lakers-Spurs game quickly went viral, with tens of thousands of views on Twitter.

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The fan, identified as 26-year-old Ali Sabbouri of Anaheim, California, seemed to take the denial in stride, flashing a huge grin as he accepted his check.

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