Lakers beat Clippers 125–117; Doncic commits 11 turnovers

Los Angeles Lakers beat the LA Clippers 125–117 in the city derby on October 23, 2026, completing a 39-point third-quarter surge that decided the outcome. Austin Reaves finished as the Lakers' top scorer with 28 points, while Walker Kessler contributed 22 points and six blocks; Luka Doncic added 23 points but turned the ball over 11 times. ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/game/0022600102/box-score?utm_source=openai))

Doncic shot 8-of-21 from the field (2-of-8 from three) and made 5 of 7 free throws; his 11 turnovers were the most conspicuous blemish on an otherwise productive night for the new-look Lakers. Reaves also handed out nine assists. ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nba/2026/10/24/lakers-clippers-score-luka-doncic/193fccc6-cf65-11f1-ac04-9f58578a68b4_story.html?utm_source=openai))

The Clippers opened stronger, taking the first quarter 31–27, and the teams went to halftime knotted at 64–64. Los Angeles opened the third quarter on a run and outscored the Clippers 39–26 in that period to lead 103–90 entering the fourth, a margin the visitors could not erase despite a late push. ([landofbasketball.com](https://www.landofbasketball.com/box_scores/2026/1023LACLAL.htm?utm_source=openai))

Darius Garland paced the Clippers with 26 points and six assists but also committed nine turnovers; Brook Lopez added 22 points for Los Angeles. The Lakers improved to 2–0 after opening the season with a 127–105 win over the Golden State Warriors, while the Clippers fell to 1–1 after beating the Sacramento Kings 121–96 in their season opener. ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nba/2026/10/24/lakers-clippers-score-luka-doncic/193fccc6-cf65-11f1-ac04-9f58578a68b4_story.html?utm_source=openai))

Other NBA results

The evening's slate included: Boston Celtics 107–103 New York Knicks; Charlotte Hornets 81–128 Atlanta Hawks; Indiana Pacers 105–121 Dallas Mavericks; Orlando Magic 93–115 Minnesota Timberwolves; Washington Wizards 102–112 Toronto Raptors; Miami Heat 111–128 Detroit Pistons; San Antonio Spurs 110–114 Houston Rockets; Utah Jazz 120–119 New Orleans Pelicans; Golden State Warriors 108–111 Memphis Grizzlies; Sacramento Kings 120–128 Portland Trail Blazers. (Scores as reported on October 23–24, 2026.)

The Lakers now turn their focus to the next stops on the early schedule while the Clippers look to regroup after their first loss. ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/game/0022600102/box-score?utm_source=openai))

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