Luka Dončić Scores 43, Lakers Beat Clippers 135-118, Win Group in NBA Cup

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers · Nov 26, 2025 · 35m

The Lakers shooting woes have been well documented (on this show, and around Lakers Nation). For one night at least, that wasn't a problem, as the battle of LA goes to the purple and gold, 135-118.

Luka Dončić made his first five 3-pointers, and as a team the Lakers 45% from downtown (13-29).

The efficiency from the starters, though, was incredible. Luka, at a very tidy 14-28 had the worst FG% among the group. Together, they were 43-72, nearly 60%. The Lakers aren't going to lose many games when the starters shoot like that. Even when they allow the opponent to shoot 52% themselves. Luka was…