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the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, the AFL's Los Angeles Avengers and the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks - STAPLES Center has proven to be a home court advantage for the local teams. The Lakers capped-off each of their first three seasons at STAPLES Center by winning consecutive NBA Championships while the Sparks captured back-to-back WNBA Championships in their debut seasons at STAPLES Center. The Kings, Clippers and Avengers have all set franchise records for attendance and sellouts in each of the four seasons they have called STAPLES Center home
In addition to the impressive schedule of sports and entertainment events, STAPLES Center continues to distinguish itself as the host of high-profile events of national and international distinction. These include the 2000 Democratic National Convention, the 2002 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, the 2002 NHL All-Star game, four Grammy Awards shows, the innovative X Games, the WTA Tour Championships, the 2004 Pac 10 Basketball Championships and the 2004 NBA All-Star Game. Upcoming events include the return of the X Games (August 2005) and WTA Tour Championships (November 2005).
Staples Center is a part of team LA.
