After a blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George, the veteran forward has already silenced skeptics in Boston. George erupted for a record‑breaking 38 points in his debut loss to Detroit and followed with 15 points in a 107‑103 win over the Knicks, while also tallying seven steals in his first two regular‑season games—tied for the league’s second‑most. His defensive impact mirrors Jrue Holiday’s, tightening rotations and disrupting opponents’ offenses. With a true‑shooting percentage 3% above league average and solid catch‑and‑shoot efficiency, George appears poised to thrive alongside Jayson Tatum on the Celtics’ deep roster.
Lakers come out on top in a weird, at times ugly, but still fun game
The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2-0 with a 125-117 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night, as Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler combined for 73 points at Crypto.com Arena. Reaves led the Lakers with 28 points and nine assists, shooting 10-for-13 from the field and 3-for-5 from three-point range. Kessler […]
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Walker Kessler is already the Los Angeles Lakers' defensive cornerstone after just two games. He helped the Lakers beat the Clippers 125-117, logging three steals and six blocks, joining legends like Kareem, Shaq and Wilt as one of only eight Lakers to record at least six blocks and three steals in a game. Kessler also went 12-for-12 in his debut versus Golden State, the best shooting line in franchise history since Wilt Chamberlain. He finished with 22 points on 84.6% shooting this season, while his rim protection sparked a third‑quarter surge that sealed the win. Coaches and teammates, including JJ Redick, praise his impact and potential alongside stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2026-27 NBA season with a 2-0 record following their win against the Los Angeles Clippers, and there are three reasons why.
The Lakers’ defense bursts onto the scene, forcing 26 turnovers vs. the Clippers and 16 against the Warriors, turning those miscues into 33 easy points while shooting 61% through three quarters. Star performances drive the win: Austin Reaves drops 28 points with nine assists (A‑), Walker Kessler adds 22 points, eight rebounds and six blocks (A), Ziaire Williams tallies 14 points and a defensive surge (A‑), and Matisse Thybulle posts a solid B+. Luka Dončić struggles with 23 points and 11 turnovers (C+), while Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili earn B+ and a modest showing respectively. If the Lakers can keep this chaotic, turnover‑rich style, they could be a fun, high‑scoring team this season.
Slovenian music blared over the speakers, then Lakers star Luka Dončić delighted fans by draining a full-court, one-handed heave at the end of his pregame warmups. It wasn’t necessarily a good omen, however. Dončić was a cold 8-for-21 from the field Friday night. The gritty Clippers let the city know they were still in town […] The post Lakers Survive Fourth Quarter Scare To Defeat Clippers appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Lakers won their second game of the season after a 125-117 victory against the Clippers behind an All-Star performance from Austin Reaves.
Letting the Austin Reaves leave was never an option for the Los Angeles Lakers. The win over the LA Clippers showed exactly why.
The Los Angeles Lakers won their second straight game to begin the season on Friday after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Friday evening, 125-117.
The Los Angeles Lakers fend off a late Clippers rally to win 125-117 on Oct. 23, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. Austin Reaves shines with 26 points, while Walker Kessler adds 14 and a crucial steal‑and‑ dunk. Brook Lopez pours in 22, and the entire Lakers starting five scores in double figures. After a double‑digit lead in the third, the Clippers trim the margin, but timely buckets from Reaves, Kessler and Collin Sexton secure the victory, giving L.A. its second win of the season.
The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have struck gold by acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. After dazzling fans with his impressive dunking display on opening night, Kessler once again captured their attention during Friday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kessler’s steal-and-slam dunk combination in the first quarter of Friday’s game was just […]
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The LA Clippers are entering a new era of basketball after having moved on from Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac, but one thing fans still aren’t able to fully get over is the way the franchise moved on from Chris Paul. Paul and the Clippers parted ways last December, when the franchise elected […]
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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers seemingly avoided a major blow during their season opener against the Golden State Warriors when Jake LaRavia was forced to leave the game early due to an ankle injury. He was ruled out for the team’s game against the LA Clippers on Friday, but head coach JJ Redick […]
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The Lakers host the Clippers on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET in the first Battle of LA of the 2026‑27 season. The game airs on Spectrum SportsNet (ClipperVision) and streams free on DIRECTV. Both clubs enter unbeaten: L.A. opened with a 127‑105 win over Golden State, highlighted by Luka Doncic’s 28 points and Walker Kessler’s perfect 12‑for‑12 night; the Clippers beat Sacramento 121‑96 behind Darius Garland’s 30 points. With LeBron gone and Kawhi departed, the matchup showcases each team’s new‑era stars.
The NBA officially closed their investigation into the LA Clippers regarding potential salary cap circumvention regarding Kawhi Leonard, and the official punishments were handed down. With everybody in the world weighing in on the situation, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia was one of the latest to express his thoughts, as per Daniel Roberts of Front […]
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The NBA has closed their investigation into the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard regarding cap circumvention, and punishments have been handed down. The next league investigation that has been underway and also deals with potential salary cap circumvention is with the Milwaukee Bucks and Gary Trent Jr. At the basis of the NBA’s investigation into […]
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia will miss Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to an ankle injury. The post Lakers Make Decision on Jake LaRavia After Ankle Injury appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Mat Ishbia still thinks Steve Ballmer is a great owner. He also thinks the NBA was right to come down hard on him. The Suns owner offered both assessments during an interview with Dan Roberts for Front Office Sports’ Portfolio Players, addressing the Clippers’ salary cap circumvention scandal and Ballmer’s one-year suspension. “I think Steve […]
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Collin Sexton finally gets cleared to debut for the Los Angeles Lakers in Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers after missing the preseason and the season opener with a calf strain. Meanwhile, rookie forward Jake LaRavia is listed as questionable with a right‑ankle sprain after spraining it in garbage time against Golden State, though the injury may be short‑term. With Sexton available, the Lakers retain the same six‑man rotation despite LaRavia's status, while the Clippers enter the game with a longer injury list that includes Bradley Beal and Brandon Ingram.
Suns owner Mat Ishbia praises NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s handling of the Clippers’ cap‑circumvention scandal involving All‑Star Kawhi Leonard. Ishbia says the punishment—five forfeited first‑round picks from 2029‑2033, a $30 million fine and a one‑year ban for owner Steve Ballmer and key staff—sets a clear tone that rules will be enforced with severe consequences. While he remains friends with Ballmer, Ishbia stresses that consistent, tough penalties are essential to protect league integrity.
The Los Angeles Lakers host the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, October 23, at 10:00 p.m. ET.
The Los Angeles Lakers host the LA Clippers on Friday at crypto.com Arena in a Western Conference matchup between two teams that opened the season with wins.
The first “take care of business” game against the crosstown rivals
Rui Hachimura, after a three‑year stint with the Lakers, signs a two‑year, $28 million contract with the Clippers and praises both organizations ahead of their upcoming matchups. Rookie Keaton Wagler shines in his Clippers debut, posting 15 points, five rebounds and five assists in a win over Sacramento. Meanwhile, former Laker Collin Sexton, cleared of a calf strain, makes his first appearance for Los Angeles, while the Lakers also list Malik Monk as probable after preseason ankle issues. The article previews Friday’s Clippers‑Lakers clash and Wednesday’s home opener against Portland.