Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt seen sitting in Jeanie Buss’ seats at Lakers playoff game
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“Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt made an appearance at Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Lakers on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena.”
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While web search results mention Spencer Pratt as a mayoral candidate and his presence at Lakers games in general, the specific details of Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Thunder are only present in the target article's context; the provided evidence for claim 0 consists of irrelevant search results about a movie and an appliance store.
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— Spencer is a 2021 historical [8][9] psychological drama film directed by Pablo Larraín and written by Steven Knight. The film is about Diana, Princess of Wales 's existential crisis during the Christm…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_(film)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_(film)
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— Shop Spencers TV & Appliance for the best selection of home and kitchen appliances in the Phoenix, AZ area. Don't wait to shop the best appliance deals in Arizona!
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https://www.spencerstv.com/locations/ahwatukee
https://www.spencerstv.com/locations/ahwatukee
“Pratt was spotted in the fourth quarter sitting in former owner Jeanie Buss’ second-row seats behind the court.”
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The provided evidence for claim 1 describes Jeanie Buss's role and a different game context, but does not independently corroborate that Spencer Pratt sat in her second-row seats during the fourth quarter of this specific game.
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— Jeanie Marie Buss is an American sports executive who is the governor and minority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association and co-owner and promoter of the U.S. women's …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanie_Buss
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanie_Buss
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— long and revealing LA Times profile of Jeanie Buss.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-jeanie-buss-2017…
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-jeanie-buss-2017…
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— NBA fans criticize Ric Flair after he urges Jeanie Buss and the Lakers to trade Luka Doncic for not playing Game 1 of the their playoff series against the Thunder tonight. Chaitanya Dadhwal. May 6, 20…
https://fadeawayworld.net/nba/los-angeles-lakers/ric-flair-w…
https://fadeawayworld.net/nba/los-angeles-lakers/ric-flair-w…
“the former reality TV star on “The Hills,” has now found himself chasing City Hall after losing his home in the 2025 Palisades fire.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Spencer Pratt appeared on 'The Hills' and lost his home in the Palisades fire, and that he intends to run for mayor of Los Angeles as a result.
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— The Pacific Palisades home famously featured in a 2019 episode of "The Hills: New Beginnings" has been reduced to ashes in a devastating wildfire, leaving Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag ...
https://nypost.com/2025/01/08/real-estate/inside-spencer-pra…
https://nypost.com/2025/01/08/real-estate/inside-spencer-pra…
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— Spencer Pratt, who came to fame on the reality show "The Hills," lost his home in the Palisades fire in January. "In my version of life, my kids were going to live here, and I was going to ...
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/business/economy/spencer-…
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/business/economy/spencer-…
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— Spencer Pratt, a reality television personality who lost his home in the deadly Palisades wildfire last year, said Wednesday that he intends to run for mayor of Los Angeles.
https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-mayor-spencer-pratt-w…
https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-mayor-spencer-pratt-w…
“Pratt was wearing a black custom hat that instead of saying “Los Angeles Lakers” on it, said “Los Angeles Pratt” in the same font as the Lakers logo.”
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Web search results confirm the existence of 'Los Angeles Pratt' hats associated with his mayoral campaign, supporting the claim that he wears/promotes this specific custom branding.
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— Spencer William Pratt is an American reality television personality and political candidate. In 2007, he began dating Heidi Montag, a primary cast member of the reality television series The Hills, an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Pratt
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Pratt
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— Los Angeles Mayor Spencer Pratt Hat.Spencer Pratt LA Hat. Key Features: Durable, high-quality fabric for extended use. Bold embroidered or printed design. Adjustable strap for a custom fit. Lightweigh…
https://prattsummer.co/products/spencer-pratt-la-hat
https://prattsummer.co/products/spencer-pratt-la-hat
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— Official Spencer Pratt LA Hat.Show Your Support Proudly. The LA Needs Spencer Pratt Hat is more than just an accessory — it’s a conversation starter and a symbol of support for the future of Los Angel…
https://losangelespratt.com/products/la-needs-spencer-pratt-…
https://losangelespratt.com/products/la-needs-spencer-pratt-…
“He was sitting alongside Buss confidant Linda Rambis.”
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Evidence confirms Linda Rambis is a confidant of Jeanie Buss and has sat courtside, but there is no independent corroboration that Spencer Pratt sat next to her at this specific game.
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— A clip of James sitting at courtside between Jeanie Buss and Linda Rambis went viral on social media. In the clip, the star is seen having a blast during a timeout with the two women. The bond between…
https://firstsportz.com/nba-news-lebron-james-sat-between-je…
https://firstsportz.com/nba-news-lebron-james-sat-between-je…
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— “Some agents and GMs around the league have dubbed (Linda) her the shadow owner of the Lakers, that everything goes through Linda Rambis, and if you want to convince Jeanie of something, you’ve got to…
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-rumor…
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-rumor…
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— Not to mention, Rambis was the one believed to have ultimately steered the ship on the Lakers lowballing Tyronn Lue during his contract negotiations with the Lakers back in 2019. Linda Rambis has long…
https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/lakers-jeanie-buss-d…
https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/lakers-jeanie-buss-d…
“Buss and her husband, actor and comedian Jay Mohr, were not too far away. They had relocated to baseline courtside seats that new Lakers owner Mark Walter typically sits in.”
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Evidence confirms Jeanie Buss and Jay Mohr are married/partners and attend events together, but does not corroborate the specific seating arrangement relative to Mark Walter for this game.
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— Jon Ferguson "Jay" Mohr is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and radio host. He is known for playing film producer Peter Dragon in the television comedy series Action in 1999, Professor Rick Payne…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Mohr
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Mohr
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— Broll footage: LA Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and actor, comedian Jay Mohr on the red carpet at the Rock to Recovery 5 Benefit Concert held at The Fonda Theater...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3rgV6_9d_Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3rgV6_9d_Y
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— Jay Mohr, Jeanie Buss. IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire.The Lakers owner stuck by his side while he continued to battle substance abuse issues , so it seems like they've battled bigger issues than wild sleepin…
https://www.si.com/onsi/athlete-lifestyle/relationships/lake…
https://www.si.com/onsi/athlete-lifestyle/relationships/lake…
“Behind them sat James Franco and Izabel Pakzad.”
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Two different search results confirm that James Franco and Izabel Pakzad sat behind Jeanie Buss at a Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena.
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— Jon Ferguson " Jay " Mohr (born August 23, 1970) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and radio host. He is known for playing film producer Peter Dragon in the television comedy series Action in 1…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Mohr
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Mohr
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— Jeanine Buss [left] and husband Jay Mohr [right] sit courtside at a Lakers game. Getty Images Behind them sat James Franco and Izabel Pakzad.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/10/sports/los-angeles-mayoral-can…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/10/sports/los-angeles-mayoral-can…
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— LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 23: James Franco, Isabel Pakzad, Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell sit behind Lakers owner Jeanie Buss at a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Go…
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/james-franco-i…
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/james-franco-i…
“After the game ended, a 131-108 loss for the Lakers, the group all left the arena together.”
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While the evidence mentions the group's presence at the arena, the specific final score (131-108) and the detail that they left together is not independently corroborated in the provided snippets.
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— Jeanine Buss [left] and husband Jay Mohr [right] sit courtside at a Lakers game. Getty Images Behind them sat James Franco and Izabel Pakzad.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/10/sports/los-angeles-mayoral-can…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/10/sports/los-angeles-mayoral-can…
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— Jeanie Buss, governor of the Lakers, has donated the maximum allowable amount to Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign, offering a high-profile boost to a nontraditional candidate in the race to lead ...
https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/04/29/jeanie-buss-donates-t…
https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/04/29/jeanie-buss-donates-t…
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— What we know: Los Angeles Lakers minority owner and governor, Jeanie Buss, reportedly donated $1,800 to Pratt's campaign, which is the maximum allowed amount under local election laws.
https://www.foxla.com/news/lakers-jeanie-buss-la-mayoral-rac…
https://www.foxla.com/news/lakers-jeanie-buss-la-mayoral-rac…
“The 42-year-old has been endorsed by Joe Rogan, Adam Carolla, Nick Viall, and Rock Scott among others.”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding endorsements from Joe Rogan, Adam Carolla, Nick Viall, or Rock Scott.
“Buss contributed the maximum $1,800 to his mayoral campaign”
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Two independent sources (FOX 11 and another news report) confirm that Jeanie Buss donated the maximum allowable amount of $1,800 to Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign.
“most recently the LA Mayoral debate on Wednesday.”
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