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Doncic scores 38, Lakers beat Clippers 125-122 for split series

Luka Doncic scored 38 points and dished out 11 assists, while Austin Reaves added 29 points, helping the Los Angeles Lakers edge the Los Angeles Clippers 125-122 to split their season series.

Luka Doncic had 38 points and 11 assists, and Austin Reaves added 29 points as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Los Angeles Clippers 125-122 Friday night. LeBron James contributed 13 points and 11 assists, though the Lakers blew a 15-point lead before Doncic scored 12 points in the fourth quarter.

Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points but left the game with an apparent ankle injury with 5:10 remaining. The Clippers, who started the season 6-21, fell short of reaching .500. The Lakers split the four-game season series with their crosstown rivals.