The LA Clippers beat the LA Lakers 116-102 in the first "Battle of LA" at the Intuit Dome. James Harden and Co. led 64-49 at halftime before holding on for the win. The first-half lead was all the Clippers needed to defend their home court.
Ivica Zubac finished the game with 21 points, 19 rebounds, three assists and three blocks. Harden and Norman Powell combined for 43 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds. Kawhi Leonard impacted the game in limited minutes. He had 19 points, four assists and one steal.
Anthony Davis returned from a two-game absence but struggled. He had 16 points on 5-for-16 shooting. LeBron James carried the Lakers with 25 points, 11 assists, five rebounds and three steals.
A lighthearted moment came late in the game when Clippers backup guard Cam Christie came in to play against his brother Max Christie. The Christies scored the last three points of the game.
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LA Lakers vs LA Clippers player stats and box score
LA Lakers player stats and box score
LA Clippers player stats and box score
LA Lakers vs LA Clippers Game Summary
The LA Lakers took on the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome. Sunday’s matchup was the first between the two teams since the Clippers moved out of Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who returned from a two-game absence, led the visitors.
Davis had six points and two assists and immediately impacted the defensive end. LeBron James went 3-for-3 early with two 3-pointers to contribute eight points and two assists.
Norman Powell scattered seven points in the first quarter, helping the Clippers to a 32-26 lead. James Harden added six points and two assists. Kawhi Leonard contributed four points and three assists.
The Clippers scored 32 points in the second quarter and limited the Lakers to 23 for a 64-49 halftime lead. Powell had 14 points in 19 minutes, while Leonard and Harden combined for 20 points, eight assists and two rebounds.
James, Davis and Austin Reaves carried the Lakers in the first half. They combined for 35 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
The LA Lakers and the LA Clippers gave the fans a seesaw battle in the third quarter. Both teams finished with 28 points apiece, allowing the hosts to retain the driver's seat with a 92-77 lead.
The fourth quarter was again a back-and-forth battle, which only favored the Clippers. Norman Powell had six points and one assist, while James Harden delivered five points and three assists to help fend off the Lakers.
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