Lakers hold on to beat Clippers
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Key Points:
- The Lakers defeated the Clippers 125-122 in their first game back from the All-Star break, with Austin Reaves leading the Lakers with 29 points and Luka Dončić contributing 38 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists.
- The Lakers maintained control for much of the game, holding a 12-point lead at the end of the first quarter and a seven-point lead at halftime, despite a strong second-half surge from Kawhi Leonard, who scored 21 points before leaving the game with ankle soreness.
- The Clippers mounted a comeback in the third quarter with a 17-1 run to take the lead but were ultimately unable to hold off the Lakers, who relied on clutch shooting and defense in the fourth quarter
