What we learned from Lakers beatdown of rival Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Clippers 125-117, with strong performances from Austin Reaves and new center Walker Kessler. The game was marked by high turnover rates for the Clippers and a dominant third quarter by the Lakers.
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Hear this story The Los Angeles Lakers beat the L.A. Clippers 125-117 in the first game of the crosstown rivalry series at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, Oct. 23.
Austin Reaves nearly had a double-double for the Lakers with 28 points and nine assists. He finished 10-for-13 shooting from the field and 5-for-6 from the free-throw line on the night.
Luka Doncic added 23 points, seven assists, and six rebounds for the Lakers but also turned the ball over 11 times.
The Lakers ran away with the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Clippers 39-26.
Darius Garland nearly matched Reaves’ production, finishing with 26 points and six assists for the Clippers.
The Lakers improve to 2-0 to start the season and will travel to play the Utah Jazz on Sunday. The Clippers fall to 1-1 and will look to rebound against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.
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