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Lindsay Lohan may be the Lakers lucky charm! They beat the New York Knicks 109 - 87. The 24-year-old starlet sat courtside at the Staples Center with good friend and future business partner Pascal Mouawad.

X17online told you exclusively about Lilo's meeting with Mouawad at his Beverly Hills showroom on Friday where the two discussed the possibility of creating a jewelry line together. A source close to Mouawad tells us it was at that meeting when Mouawad extended the Lakers invitation to Lilo. "She was thrilled to hear she'd be sitting courtside," the source adds.

Dressed in a casual grey T-Shirt, wearing a pink power balance bracelet and with blonde tresses flowing freely, the Venice Beach resident cheered on the Lakers while also sporting a sparkly diamond-covered ring. It definitely pays to be friends with Mouawad!

Too bad Lindsay didn't wear her new $25,000 lucky charm to the game. Maybe wearing a 10.10 carat heart pendant would be a bit much.

As for Lilo's love for the Lakers, she's been a fan for years. Back in October 2009, X17online brought you images of Lindsay leaving a Lakers game, but she definitely seemed a bit out of it at the time. But tonight, she was cheering on the team ... completely bright and alert.

Great to see you back in LA, Linds!