Doncic Scores 29 Points as Lakers Beat Clippers for Second Straight Time

Lakers Hang On to Win 108-102

Luka Doncic had 29 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 17 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the second time in three days, 108-102 on Sunday night.

Rookie Knecht Contributes 19 Points

Rookie Dalton Knecht scored 19 points for the Lakers, who won their sixth straight game despite playing without injured starters Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura. The Lakers have won 16 of 19 overall.

Kawhi Leonard Scores Season-High 33 Points

Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 33 points for the Clippers, who erased most of a late 21-point deficit before falling short in their fifth loss in six games.

Norman Powell Leaves Game with Right Hamstring Soreness

Norman Powell scored four points in the first quarter before leaving the game with right hamstring soreness. The Clippers’ leading scorer was making his return from a five-game absence with a left knee injury.

Close Game Goes to the Wire

Two days after the Lakers held off the Clippers 106-102, their second meeting also came down to the wire. Leonard’s 3-pointer trimmed the Lakers’ lead to 107-102 with 1:40 to play, but the Clippers missed their final six shots.

Takeaways

• Clippers: They looked terrible while failing to score in the final 7:35 of the first half, missing 10 straight shots with three turnovers. Their late rally was encouraging, but Powell’s absence hurts.
• Lakers: Something special might be brewing. Doncic looks more comfortable by the day, and they continue to get impressive results despite major injuries and a brutal schedule. They’ve jumped into second place in the Western Conference at 38-21.

Key Moment

The Lakers led 86-66 when Doncic checked out with 2:20 left in the third quarter. The Clippers promptly began a 22-7 run.

Key Stat

James is now a point shy of becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and the playoffs.

Up Next

Both teams return Tuesday night. The Clippers visit the Suns, and the Lakers host the Pelicans.

Conclusion

The Lakers’ win marks their sixth straight and 16th in 19 games. They have been playing without several key players, including Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, but are still managing to get impressive results. The Clippers, on the other hand, have lost five of their last six games and are struggling to find consistency.

FAQs

• What was the final score in the game?
  • The Lakers won 108-102.
• Who scored 29 points for the Lakers?
  • Luka Doncic
• How many points did LeBron James score for the Lakers?
  • 17 points
• What was the Clippers’ record in their last six games before this match?
  • 1-5
• Who is a point shy of becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and the playoffs?
  • LeBron James