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LA Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers, Oct 23, 2026

NBA · 2026-27Oct 23, 2026 · FinalRegular season

LA Clippers

117AT

Los Angeles Lakers

125
Lakers vs Clippers: every meeting
STORY

Final

From the verified box score; records count this game

The BreakdownGrind

Lakers outlast Clippers by finishing inside the arc

The Clippers made more threes and matched the Lakers at the line, yet the Lakers won 125-117 after shooting 68.1% on two-pointers.

NightlyHoops desk · The BreakdownWritten by AI (Claude Opus 5.5) from the box score and play-by-play. Every number and name was checked against them.

The Lakers beat the Clippers 125-117 on Friday in a game both teams spent giving the ball away.

At the free-throw line, the two sides were identical. Each made 19 of 25. From three, the percentages sat within a whisker of each other. The gap between the teams' shooting lines opened closer to the rim.

Side by side
LACStatLAL
49.4FG%58.2
43.23PT%43.8
34Rebounds37
11Off. rebounds8
83FG attempts79
25Turnovers21
From the box score. A dot marks a row where the teams are far apart.

The Lakers lived inside the arc

The Lakers went 32 of 47 on two-point attempts. The Clippers, on nearly the same volume, went 25 of 46. As percentages, that is 68.1% against 54.3%.

Walker Kessler made 10 of 14 shots, none of them threes. He added six blocks and four offensive rebounds. Austin Reaves led all scorers with 28 points, 9 assists and 10-of-13 shooting. Ziaire Williams made five of his seven attempts.

Across the whole floor, the Lakers shot 58.2% and the Clippers 49.4%.

The Clippers made more threes

The Clippers made 16 threes on 37 attempts. The Lakers made 14 on 32. That puts the Clippers at 43.2% and the Lakers at 43.8%, with the Clippers ahead on makes.

Darius Garland led the Clippers with 26 points. Four of his 10 three-point attempts went in. Derrick Jones Jr. and Rui Hachimura each made three threes and each finished with 16 points.

Brook Lopez made 8 of 9 shots off the bench, including both of his threes. His 22 points set against a preview average of 8.5 last season. The Clippers' bench outscored the Lakers' bench 46 to 25.

On the other side, Matisse Thybulle and Quentin Grimes each made three threes. Grimes also went 4 of 4 at the line.

Both teams kept turning it over

The Clippers committed 25 turnovers. The Lakers committed 21. Each side finished with 13 steals.

Garland had nine of the Clippers' turnovers. Luka Dončić had 11 for the Lakers. Dončić scored 23 points and made 8 of his 21 shots, with seven assists.

Kessler and Collin Sexton had three steals apiece for the Lakers. Isaiah Jackson had three for the Clippers.

The Lakers finished with 29 assists to the Clippers' 24. They also took fewer shots, 79 to 83, and grabbed fewer offensive rebounds, 8 to 11.

Same free throws. A near-identical three-point percentage, with more threes made by the team that lost. The widest split between the two shooting lines sits inside the arc, where the Lakers made 32 and the Clippers 25.

Sources: the fact sheet this story was written from
  • GAME: LA Clippers (LAC) at Los Angeles Lakers (LAL), Friday, October 23, 2026, in Los Angeles. NBA regular season.
  • FINAL: Lakers 125, Clippers 117. (LAC 117, LAL 125.) Final margin: 8.
  • TEAM TOTALS:
  • - LAC: FG 41-83 (49.4%), 3PT 16-37 (43.2%), FT 19-25, 34 rebounds (11 offensive), 24 assists, 25 turnovers, 13 steals, 4 blocks, 46 bench points
  • - LAL: FG 46-79 (58.2%), 3PT 14-32 (43.8%), FT 19-25, 37 rebounds (8 offensive), 29 assists, 21 turnovers, 13 steals, 9 blocks, 25 bench points
  • TWO-POINT SHOOTING (inside the arc: FG less 3PT):
  • - LAC: 2PT 25-46 (54.3%)
  • - LAL: 2PT 32-47 (68.1%)
  • PLAYERS, LA Clippers:
  • - Darius Garland (starter, 37 min): 26 pts, 0 reb (0 off), 6 ast, FG 9-19, 3PT 4-10, FT 4-5, 1 stl, 0 blk, 9 tov, 2 fouls, +/- -16
  • - Brook Lopez (bench, 20 min): 22 pts, 4 reb (3 off), 0 ast, FG 8-9, 3PT 2-2, FT 4-5, 0 stl, 3 blk, 2 tov, 2 fouls, +/- +1
  • - Derrick Jones Jr. (starter, 35 min): 16 pts, 4 reb (3 off), 1 ast, FG 6-13, 3PT 3-8, FT 1-2, 2 stl, 0 blk, 0 tov, 3 fouls, +/- -13
  • - Rui Hachimura (starter, 33 min): 16 pts, 6 reb (1 off), 1 ast, FG 5-14, 3PT 3-6, FT 3-4, 2 stl, 0 blk, 2 tov, 1 foul, +/- -17
  • - Keaton Wagler (bench, 24 min): 13 pts, 3 reb (0 off), 3 ast, FG 2-8, 3PT 2-5, FT 7-9, 1 stl, 0 blk, 4 tov, 3 fouls, +/- -4
  • - Kris Dunn (starter, 34 min): 7 pts, 4 reb (0 off), 5 ast, FG 3-6, 3PT 1-3, FT 0-0, 2 stl, 0 blk, 3 tov, 4 fouls, +/- -4
  • - Gradey Dick (bench, 12 min): 6 pts, 4 reb (1 off), 0 ast, FG 3-5, 3PT 0-0, FT 0-0, 1 stl, 0 blk, 1 tov, 1 foul, +/- +10
  • - Isaiah Jackson (starter, 28 min): 6 pts, 6 reb (3 off), 3 ast, FG 3-5, 3PT 0-0, FT 0-0, 3 stl, 1 blk, 2 tov, 4 fouls, +/- -7
  • - Kobe Sanders (bench, 19 min): 5 pts, 3 reb (0 off), 5 ast, FG 2-4, 3PT 1-3, FT 0-0, 1 stl, 0 blk, 2 tov, 1 foul, +/- +10
  • PLAYERS, Los Angeles Lakers:
  • - Austin Reaves (starter, 38 min): 28 pts, 2 reb (0 off), 9 ast, FG 10-13, 3PT 3-5, FT 5-6, 2 stl, 0 blk, 6 tov, 4 fouls, +/- +14
  • - Luka Dončić (starter, 37 min): 23 pts, 6 reb (0 off), 7 ast, FG 8-21, 3PT 2-8, FT 5-7, 0 stl, 1 blk, 11 tov, 2 fouls, +/- +10
  • - Walker Kessler (starter, 35 min): 22 pts, 8 reb (4 off), 3 ast, FG 10-14, 3PT 0-0, FT 2-5, 3 stl, 6 blk, 1 tov, 2 fouls, +/- +18
  • - Ziaire Williams (starter, 31 min): 14 pts, 5 reb (2 off), 0 ast, FG 5-7, 3PT 1-3, FT 3-3, 2 stl, 1 blk, 0 tov, 3 fouls, +/- +9
  • - Matisse Thybulle (starter, 24 min): 13 pts, 1 reb (0 off), 2 ast, FG 5-8, 3PT 3-6, FT 0-0, 2 stl, 1 blk, 0 tov, 2 fouls, +/- +13
  • - Quentin Grimes (bench, 31 min): 13 pts, 8 reb (1 off), 4 ast, FG 3-6, 3PT 3-5, FT 4-4, 1 stl, 0 blk, 2 tov, 2 fouls, +/- +2
  • - Sandro Mamukelashvili (bench, 24 min): 7 pts, 5 reb (0 off), 2 ast, FG 3-4, 3PT 1-2, FT 0-0, 0 stl, 0 blk, 0 tov, 4 fouls, +/- -8
  • - Collin Sexton (bench, 16 min): 5 pts, 1 reb (0 off), 2 ast, FG 2-6, 3PT 1-3, FT 0-0, 3 stl, 0 blk, 1 tov, 2 fouls, +/- -9
  • - Kevon Looney (bench, 5 min): 0 pts, 1 reb (1 off), 0 ast, FG 0-0, 3PT 0-0, FT 0-0, 0 stl, 0 blk, 0 tov, 1 foul, +/- -9
  • SEASON LINES THE GAME'S PREVIEW STATED (before this game):
  • - Darius Garland averaged 18.8 points in 44 games last season.
  • - Brook Lopez averaged 8.5 points in 75 games last season.
  • - Luka Dončić averaged 33.5 points in 64 games last season.
  • - Walker Kessler averaged 14.4 points in 5 games last season.
  • ANGLE: Grind. VOICE: The Breakdown.
PREVIEW

Before tip

As it stood at tip · open to read

The Clippers play at the Lakers on Friday, Oct 23, at 10:00 PM EDT. The Clippers are 1-0 this season, the Clippers last played on Oct 21, and Darius Garland averaged 18.8 points in 44 games last season. Brook Lopez averaged 8.5 points in 75 games last season, and the Clippers' confirmed starters are Isaiah Jackson, Rui Hachimura, Darius Garland, Derrick Jones Jr. and Kris Dunn (NBA official lineups, 5:34 PM EDT). On the other side, the Lakers are 1-0 this season, the Lakers are 1-0 at home this season, and the Lakers last played on Oct 21. Luka Dončić averaged 33.5 points in 64 games last season, Walker Kessler averaged 14.4 points in 5 games last season, and the Lakers' confirmed starters are Walker Kessler, Ziaire Williams, Luka Dončić, Matisse Thybulle and Austin Reaves (NBA official lineups, 5:34 PM EDT). The Lakers won the last meeting with the Clippers 125-122 on Feb 20, at home, and since 2019-20, the Lakers are 10-17 against the Clippers in the regular season.

Written from the facts below by a fixed template.

Facts as of 12:02 AM EDT

  • The Clippers play at the Lakers on Friday, Oct 23, at 10:00 PM EDT.
  • The Clippers are 1-0 this season.
  • The Clippers last played on Oct 21.
  • Darius Garland averaged 18.8 points in 44 games last season.
  • Brook Lopez averaged 8.5 points in 75 games last season.
  • The Clippers' confirmed starters are Isaiah Jackson, Rui Hachimura, Darius Garland, Derrick Jones Jr. and Kris Dunn (NBA official lineups, 5:34 PM EDT).
  • The Lakers are 1-0 this season.
  • The Lakers are 1-0 at home this season.
  • The Lakers last played on Oct 21.
  • Luka Dončić averaged 33.5 points in 64 games last season.
  • Walker Kessler averaged 14.4 points in 5 games last season.
  • The Lakers' confirmed starters are Walker Kessler, Ziaire Williams, Luka Dončić, Matisse Thybulle and Austin Reaves (NBA official lineups, 5:34 PM EDT).
  • The Lakers won the last meeting with the Clippers 125-122 on Feb 20, at home.
  • Since 2019-20, the Lakers are 10-17 against the Clippers in the regular season.

Starting fives

Confirmed by the league’s official lineups. Until then: in the NBA, the five those lineups list as expected; otherwise, the five each team started in its last game.

LA Clippers

Confirmed · 5:34 PM EDT

NBA Official Lineups API

  1. DG
    Darius GarlandPG · 30.0 PTS · 1.0 REB · 4.0 AST · 1 GP · 2026-27 regular season
  2. KD
    Kris DunnSG · 7.0 PTS · 5.0 REB · 7.0 AST · 1 GP · 2026-27 regular season
  3. DJ
    Derrick Jones Jr.SF · 8.0 PTS · 6.0 REB · 5.0 AST · 1 GP · 2026-27 regular season
  4. RH
    Rui HachimuraPF · 10.0 PTS · 8.0 REB · 2.0 AST · 1 GP · 2026-27 regular season
  5. IJ
    Isaiah JacksonC · 13.0 PTS · 5.0 REB · 0.0 AST · 1 GP · 2026-27 regular season

Los Angeles Lakers

Confirmed · 5:34 PM EDT

NBA Official Lineups API

  1. LD
    Luka DončićPG · 28.0 PTS · 8.0 REB · 7.0 AST · 1 GP · 2026-27 regular season
  2. AR
    Austin ReavesSG · 23.0 PTS · 4.0 REB · 6.0 AST · 1 GP · 2026-27 regular season
  3. MT
    Matisse ThybulleSF · 3.0 PTS · 3.0 REB · 1.0 AST · 1 GP · 2026-27 regular season
  4. ZW
    Ziaire WilliamsPF · 9.0 PTS · 3.0 REB · 4.0 AST · 1 GP · 2026-27 regular season
  5. WK
    Walker KesslerC · 26.0 PTS · 9.0 REB · 1.0 AST · 1 GP · 2026-27 regular season

Injury report

The league’s official report: each listed player’s status and reason as reported, in report order.

LA Clippers

NBA Official Injury Report · Oct 22, 6:15 PM EDT

Not yet submitted

Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Official Injury Report · Oct 22, 6:15 PM EDT

Not yet submitted

SELECTED PLAYER
AR

Austin Reaves

LAL · Starter · 38:28 MIN

BOX SCORE

Player contributions

Choose any row to inspect

LA Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers: one row per player, by points, highest first. Team totals add up the player rows.
PLAYERMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOVPFFG3PTFT+/-
38:282829206410–133–55–6+14
36:34260610929–194–104–5-16
37:052367011128–212–85–7+10
19:49224003228–92–24–5+1
34:532283361210–140–02–5+18
34:37164120036–133–81–2-13
33:16166120215–143–63–4-17
30:41145021035–71–33–3+9
23:36133310432–82–57–9-4
23:54131221025–83–60–0+13
30:34138410223–63–54–4+2
33:3374520343–61–30–0-4
23:4075200043–41–20–0-8
11:3764010113–50–00–0+10
27:5066331243–50–00–0-7
16:0951230122–61–30–0-9
19:0653510212–41–30–0+10
4:3201000010–00–00–0-9
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LAC totalsSum of 9 player lines1173424134252141–8316–3719–25
LAL totalsSum of 9 player lines1253729139212246–7914–3219–25

Team totals add up the player rows above. DNP: did not play. —: not recorded. Quarter scores are not shown.

SURPRISES

Against their usual

Regular season · Game Score against each player's usual line

LACLA Clippers

4 of 5 scored players stayed within the usual range.

LALLos Angeles Lakers

1 of 2 scored players stayed within the usual range.