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Lakers rally in second half to hold off Clippers for win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 5:43 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Lakers rally in second half to hold off Clippers for win

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers held off the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117 on October 23, 2026, in a closely contested game at Crypto.com Arena. The teams were tied at halftime, but the Lakers pulled ahead during the third quarter, largely thanks to Austin Reaves' impressive performance, scoring 28 points. Luka Dončić contributed 23 points but struggled with turnovers, finishing with 11 mishaps. The Clippers saw Darius Garland lead their scoring with 26 points, but their 26 turnovers ultimately hindered their chances. Both teams will be back in action on Sunday, with the Lakers facing the Jazz and the Clippers playing against Oklahoma City.

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By the Numbers

•Lakers improve to 2-0 this season with victory over the Clippers.
•Austin Reaves scores a game-high 28 points for the Lakers.
•Both teams were tied at halftime before the Lakers surged ahead.
•Luka Dončić records 23 points but turns the ball over 11 times.
•Darius Garland leads the Clippers with 26 points.

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5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Survive Fourth Quarter Scare To Defeat Clippers

What they're saying

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Slovenian music blared over the speakers, then Lakers star Luka Dončić delighted fans by draining a full-court, one-handed heave at the end of his pregame warmups. It wasn’t necessarily a good omen, however. Dončić was a cold 8-for-21 from the field Friday night. The gritty Clippers let the city know they were still in town […] The post Lakers Survive Fourth Quarter Scare To Defeat Clippers appeared first on LA Sports Report.
— Yahoo Sports

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