The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 135-118 for their fifth consecutive victory. Luka Doncic had 43 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds, and LeBron James added 25 points.

The Clippers’ 135-118 loss to the Lakers highlights a collapsing roster, defensive failures, and a looming reckoning as LA falls to 5-13.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers made it five wins in a row on Tuesday night as they took down their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, 135-118. Doncic led the way for the Lakers with 43 points on 14-of-28 shooting, nine rebounds, 13 assists, a steal, a block and seven triples in another incredible performance.

The Clippers were on a serious roll against the Lakers as recently as January. Then the Lakers got Luka Dončić and everything changed.

Dončić delivered 43 points and 13 assists, tying Lakers icons Kobe, Magic and Shaq as Los Angeles extended its winning streak to five games.

The Los Angeles Lakers (13-4) will attempt to build on a five-game win streak when they host the Dallas Mavericks (5-14) on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena. The contest airs at 10 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.