The Lakers came out on top against the Clippers on Friday night.
The game began with Brook Lopez going on a personal 5-0 run for the Clippers. Austin Reaves scored the first five points for the Lakers. The offense started to pick up for the Lakers, who were now shooting 80% from the field. LeBron James added a quick seven points.
At the 6:18 mark, the purple and gold were up by three.
Luka Dončić started to heat up, draining two 3-pointers for six points. Lopez led the Clippers with nine points. After a Laker timeout, Luke Kennard knocked down a 3-pointer. The triples continued to fly as Luka drained two more. The Lakers had taken complete control of the game.
At the end of the first, the purple and gold were up by 12.
The Lakers start their first game out of the break absolutely unconscious from 3, going 8 for 9 in the 1st Q after Dončić drilled his 3rd and 4th.
The home team leads 41-29 on 84.2% FG's overall, led by 17 points from Luka.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 21, 2026
Benedict Mathurin started the second period with a jump shot for the Clippers. Reaves kept his strong play going, converting on a jumper off the glass. Rui Hachimura joined the behind-the-arc party, knocking down a 3-pointer. Kawhi Leonard started heating up for the Clippers, scoring eight points.
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