In street clothes, Luka Doncic saw a glimpse of what his new team, the Los Angeles Lakers, are capable of.
LeBron James set the tone early and the Lakers dominated from start to finish in a 122-97 beatdown of the Clippers, Wednesday, February 5.
LEBRON AND-1 TO CLOSE OUT A 73-PT HALF FOR THE LAKERS!
— NBA (@NBA) February 5, 2025
And Luka is LOVING it 👀
James scored 21 of his 26 markers in the opening half, putting his foot on the gas pedal from the get-go in the Purple and Gold squad’s triumphant first visit in the Intuit Dome this season.
LEBRON BACK-TO-BACK TRIPLES 🎯🎯
— NBA (@NBA) February 5, 2025
45 PTS IN THE 1Q IS A SEASON HIGH FOR THE LAKERS!
Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves logged 20 points each for the Lakers, who finished their six-game road trip at 5-1 and rolled to their third straight win to improve their record to 29-19.
Meanwhile, Norman Powell paced the Clips (28-22) with 20 markers each for a second straight loss.
The Lakers return home to host the Pacers (28-20) but that comes after the Clippers tangle with the reigning Eastern Conference finalist first.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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