In a recent NBA matchup, the Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers with a final score of 127-116. This loss occurred in the absence of LeBron James and dropped the Lakers' record to 22-23 for the season, leaving them at the ninth spot in the Western Conference, the same as the Utah Jazz who also lost on the same day. D'Angelo Russell led the Lakers with 27 points and 10 assists, while Anthony Davis added 26 points and 12 rebounds. Other notable contributions included Vando with 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals, Reaves with 12 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals, Rui with 11 points, and Prince with 11 points, 2 assists, and 2 blocks. The Lakers are scheduled to host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday in L.A. before embarking on a six-game road trip. The Lakers' performance without LeBron James now stands at 2-3 for the season.
Lakers lost agains the Clippers on Tuesday, but when the offensive glass battle which is something this team can build on. @LakersSBN https://t.co/zOi8qkm9gh
Wednesday's @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers, minus LeBron, fall 127-116 to the Clippers. Now back under .500 again, the loss has ramifications for both the trade deadline and (sigh) the rotation. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods https://t.co/qibTwXc4Pg
It was a valiant effort by DβAngelo Russell and the Lakers with LeBron James out, but they were unable to beat their hallway rival. @LakersSBN https://t.co/7ttr5bPHrL
A gutsy effort from the Lakers on Tuesday came up short against the Clippers despite big nights from Anthony Davis and DβAngelo Russell. @LakersSBN https://t.co/2dx0hO8qc0
Clippers hold it down and beat the Lakers in the Battle of LA. π΄ https://t.co/XorNaJNsZx
The Lakers lose to the Clippers, 127-116, fall to 2-3 on the season in games LeBron James doesnβt play. DLo 27p 10a 5r; AD 26p 12r; Vando 12p 9r 3s; Reaves 12p 5a 2s; Rui 11p; Prince 11p 2a 2b. LAL hosts CHI on Thursday before heading on the road for six-game trip.
22-23. Sure, the Lakers didn't have LeBron but they were still a capable team without him. Problem was that the Clippers made too many shots early and the Lakers didn't have enough to get over the hump. Lakers will play the Bulls on Thursday in L.A. before they go on the road.
Final: Clippers 127, Lakers 116 The Lakers lose without LeBron James to fall to 22-23. They remain No. 9 in the West because the Jazz also lost today. D'Angelo Russell had 27 points and 10 assists. Anthony Davis had 26 points and 12 rebounds. Up next: vs. Chicago on Thursday.