NBA: Lakers edge clippers as Doncic shines; Thunder and Cavaliers secure wins
Luka Doncic delivered a stellar performance with 29 points, six rebounds, and nine assists, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 108-102 victory over city rivals Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers extended their winning streak to six games, climbing to second in the Western Conference standings.
Doncic, acquired last month from the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team trade, has now scored at least 20 points in four of his last five games.
LeBron James contributed 17 points and nine assists, while rookie Dalton Knecht provided a valuable 19 points off the bench.
Kawhi Leonard led the struggling Clippers with a season-high 33 points, but his team has now lost five of their last six games.
Elsewhere, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 146-132 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, with Jalen Williams scoring a career-high 41 points. The game saw three ejections following a melee in the third quarter.
In the Eastern Conference, De’Andre Hunter’s 32 points helped the Cleveland Cavaliers edge the Portland Trail Blazers 133-129 in overtime, while Boston Celtics ended a three-game skid by defeating the Denver Nuggets 110-103 at home.
