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Reaves, Kessler lead Lakers past Clippers 125–117
Austin Reaves scored 28 points and Walker Kessler added 22 as the Lakers held off a late Clippers push Friday night.
The Lakers beat the Clippers 125–117 at Crypto.com Arena for their second win of the young season. Los Angeles took control in the third quarter and led by 13 entering the fourth, according to a game recap by Silver Screen and Roll.
Final: Lakers 125, Clippers 117
Austin Reaves: 28 points, 9 assists
Walker Kessler: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 6 blocks
Luka Dončić: 23 points, 7 assists
Late rally falls short
The Clippers cut the margin to six with 2:36 remaining after the Lakers had led by as many as 15. Kessler made two free throws, Reaves scored to end a drought and Quentin Grimes later converted two more free throws to help preserve the win. Brook Lopez scored 22 points for the Clippers.
The result and box score are listed by the NBA. Silver Screen and Roll reported that the Clippers committed 24 turnovers and the Lakers had 17; its recap also lists the individual statistics. The Lakers are scheduled to play Utah on Sunday.
Original reporting: Read Silver Screen and Roll →
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