Victory for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Los Angeles Clippers places the purple and gold in second place in the Western Conference. Luka Doncic was outstanding, especially with his three-point shots.

The Slovenian finished the game with 29 points, hitting 5 out of 12 three-pointers, along with 6 rebounds, 9 assists, and 2 steals. Off the bench, Dalton Knecht contributed 19 points, sinking five of the eight attempted triples. LeBron James scored 17 points with 9 assists, while Dorian Finney-Smith’s remarkable defensive performance helped the Lakers secure the victory in the LA derby.

Despite Kawhi Leonard’s stellar performance for the Clippers, scoring 33 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, it was not enough. Kris Dunn added 15 points, and James Harden finished with 13 points and 8 assists. Bogdan Bogdanovic struggled with his shooting, ending with 12 points, the same as Ivica Zubac.

With this win, the Lakers, on a 6-game winning streak, now hold the best record in the West with 38 wins and 21 losses, surpassing the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies to secure the second spot behind OKC. The Clippers currently sit in sixth place, under pressure from the Warriors and Wolves.