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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The Los Angeles Lakers vs the Indiana Pacers were a game to look out for last night. It was a game the Lakers looked for another victory and to continue their winning streak. However, they lost the game by a narrow margin of one point. Most Lakers fans left the arena disappointed after the defeat. However, there was one fan who was happy despite the defeat. This caught the attention of the NBA world.

Before the game between the Lakers and the Pacers, a fan named Jamie went on to win $75k after making the shot beyond the half-court. He was the winner of the ‘Big Shot Jackpot’.

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After he made the shot, Jamie was as surprised as most fans in the arena at first. Even the Lakers’ stars and the host was shocked to see the fan make the shot. But later went on to celebrate on the court.

NBA world reacted to this Lakers fan winning

The Lakers were on the verge of winning but a game-winning three-pointer from Andrew Nembhard sealed it for the Pacers. The game ended with a scoreline of 115-116. The Lakers fans were left disappointed with the result. However, Jamie was the only fan that might have remained happy despite the loss.

As the footage of him winning $75k was shared on social media, the NBA world went wild. Many fans commented that the prize money is not huge. One fan commented, “That?s about the equivalent of $3.50 in bidens America.”

Here are some of the reactions:

https://twitter.com/karewajosho/status/1597465593980280832?s=20&t=m5WsexHAOGbprgfGPhXjaA

https://twitter.com/Sherifflobo77/status/1597467926851772416?s=20&t=3lZk7w-H794kJHfBTiqDPQ

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https://twitter.com/ramranch85/status/1597465485150662657?s=20&t=F9Ba9WzeJ8t1p7RwtX9QzQ

The fans expressed mixed opinions about the half-court shot. Many appreciated his shot and complimented him, while others commented that with that the prize money is not a lot. Also, some fans were quick to point out the shooting struggles of the Lakers and suggested they should sign the fan.

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