Lakers beat Clippers 125-117 as Reaves scores 28 points
The Los Angeles Lakers secured their second win of the season by defeating the Clippers 125-117 at Crypto.com Arena, with Austin Reaves leading the scoring and strong interior defense.
Key points
- The Lakers defeated the Clippers 125-117 on October 23, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena.
- Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 28 points, nine assists, and two steals.
- Walker Kessler recorded a double-double with 22 points and eight rebounds.
- The Clippers committed 26 turnovers, while the Lakers had 21.
- Darius Garland led the Clippers with 26 points, and Brook Lopez added 22 off the bench.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117 on October 23, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena. The victory marked the Lakers' second win of the season, giving them a 2-0 start. Austin Reaves led the Lakers with a game-high 28 points, shooting 10-of-13 from the field and 3-of-5 from three-point range. He also recorded nine assists, two rebounds, and two steals in 38 minutes.
Luka Doncic contributed 23 points, six rebounds, and seven assists for the Lakers, although he committed 11 turnovers. Walker Kessler posted a double-double with 22 points and eight rebounds, adding six blocks and three steals. The Lakers shot 58.2% from the field and recorded 29 assists. They committed 21 turnovers, while the Clippers had 26.
The Clippers had four players score at least 16 points. Darius Garland led the team with 26 points, and Brook Lopez added 22 points off the bench. Despite shooting 43% from three-point range, the Clippers could not overcome their turnover struggles or the Lakers' interior dominance. The Lakers finished with nine blocks in the game.
Your questions, answered
Who scored the most points in the Lakers vs Clippers game on October 23, 2026?
Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 28 points, while Darius Garland led the Clippers with 26 points.
What was the final score of the Lakers and Clippers game?
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117.
How many turnovers did the Clippers commit in their loss to the Lakers?
The Clippers committed 26 turnovers in the game.
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