The battle for Los Angeles belonged to the Lakers on Friday night, but not without the Clippers making them sweat for every inch of that victory. Luka Doncic dropped 38 points and dished out 11 assists in a performance that reminded everyone why he’s one of the league’s most dangerous closers.
LOS ANGELES — With just 28 games left to play coming out of the All-Star break, the Lakers are entering the final phase of the season. That means every game becomes increasingly important as teams jockey for playoff positioning and attempt to set themselves up for postseason success.
Once again, Luka Doncic delivered a signature superstar performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-122 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Slovenian guard finished with 38 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, three steals, and eight made three-pointers, and ended up breaking a major record along the way.
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LOS ANGELES – After a late blunder involving a turnover that gave the LA Clippers a shot at tying the game, the Los Angeles Lakers emerged with a win, 125-122, after Nicolas Batum’s 3-point attempt missed the mark.
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Luka Doncic scored 38 points with 11 assists and Austin Reaves added 29 points as the Los Angeles Lakers used a full complement of stars to earn a 125-122 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.
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In their first game back from the All-Star break, the Lakers beat the Clippers 125-122. The game began with Brook Lopez going on a personal 5-0 run for the Clippers.
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