The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-102 to win their rivalry matchup for the second time in three days. Luka Doncic had 29 points and nine assists, and LeBron James added 17 points.
The Los Angeles basketball rivalry was bound to get more interesting with Luka Dončić on the Lakers, and he delivered on Friday. The Slovenian star nearly set a new high in his Lakers career with 31 points against the Los Angeles Clippers,
Because of Luka Dončić's exemplary performance as a guard at the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA fans also roasted Nico Harrison, the Dallas Mavericks General Manager who traded Luka Dončić, commenting that he should hide if the Lakers beat the Mavs in the playoffs.
Luka Dončić with 31 Points vs. LA Clippers, 02/28/2025
Dončić continued to torch the Clippers, going for 29 points Sunday as the Lakers remained the NBA's hottest team.
Luka Dončić is already winning over Los Angeles Lakers fans. Part of a new culture post-blockbuster trade, the young talent is ready to make his mark alongside LeBron James. Struggling to put points on the board against the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves,
The Clippers have lost four of their last five, and despite having one of the league's top defenses, got exposed by the Lakers on Friday. Lakers superstars Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined for 59 points in their win over the Clippers, while no other Laker scored in double digits.