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Doncic 38, Reaves 29 as Lakers edge Clippers 125-122

Luka Doncic scored 38 points and Austin Reaves added 29 as the Los Angeles Lakers held on for a 125-122 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.

Doncic recorded 38 points and 11 assists, while LeBron James added 13 points and 11 assists. The Lakers blew a 15-point lead in the second half but rallied in the fourth quarter, with Doncic scoring 12 points in the final period to secure the win.

For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard led the way with 31 points before exiting with an apparent ankle injury. Despite the loss, the Clippers remained below .500. The game featured late-game drama, including a three-point attempt by Nicolas Batum that missed at the buzzer.