The Los Angeles Lakers secured their fifth straight victory thanks to Luka Doncic's 43-point performance, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 135-118 in the NBA on Wednesday WIB, securing top spot in the NBA Cup group.
The Lakers were effective from the start, with Luka Doncic contributing 13 assists and nine rebounds. He scored 32 points in the first half and nearly recorded a career-best 40-point triple-double. LeBron James added 25 points to solidify the team's lead.
Austin Reaves contributed 31 points and nine rebounds, helping the Lakers win 11 of their last 13 games. The Lakers' consistency was evident in how they kept the score close throughout the third quarter.
The Clippers attempted to respond with a solid performance from James Harden, who recorded 29 points and nine assists. Kawhi Leonard also added 19 points in his second game back after a lengthy injury layoff. However, the Clippers have been unable to break the negative trend, having lost 11 of their 13 games.
