lakers defeat clippers 103-87 at intuit dome

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 103-87 on Wednesday, October 28, at the Intuit Dome. Quentin Grimes scored 23 points and Collin Sexton added 21 points for the visiting Lakers, who overcame the absence of Luka Doncic. The Lakers, who are off to a 3-1 start in the 2026-27 season, secured the win despite playing on the second night of a back-to-back schedule.

Doncic, who had scored 52 points against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, sat out the game. Austin Reaves and Doncic have led the Lakers' offense to start the season, but the team relied on a balanced effort with six players scoring in double figures. The Clippers shot 35% from the field in the loss.

The Clippers remain without Bradley Beal, Brandon Ingram, Max Strus, and Rui Yanic Konan Niederhauser to open the 2026-27 campaign. Baba Miller contributed four points, seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks, and one steal in 17 minutes during the loss. This victory marks the second meeting between the two teams this season, following the Lakers' eight-point home win in their first matchup.