In a spectacular display of offensive firepower, the Los Lakers extended their winning streak to five games after overpowering the Los Angeles Clippers 135-118 in a heated NBA showdown on Tuesday night, November 25, 2025 (Wednesday, November 26, Philippine Time).
Doncic's Dominant Performance Fuels Lakers Victory
Luka Doncic was virtually unstoppable, pouring in a game-high 43 points while also dishing out 13 assists and grabbing nine rebounds, coming agonizingly close to a triple-double. The superstar set the tone early, matching his season high by scoring 32 points in the first half alone. This remarkable outing marked his 51st career game with 40 or more points.
Doncic started the game on an absolute tear, recording his highest-scoring quarter of the season. He was flawless from beyond the arc, draining his first five three-point attempts and racking up 20 points in just the first eight minutes of play. Throughout the game, he was seen engaging in playful trash talk with the Clippers' bench, highlighting the intense crosstown rivalry.
Lakers Pull Away as Tempers Flare
Veteran legend LeBron James, in his unprecedented 23rd NBA season, provided crucial support with 25 points, 16 of which came in the second half as the Lakers steadily built an insurmountable lead. Austin Reaves was also instrumental, contributing 31 points and nine rebounds to the winning effort. With this victory, the Lakers secured their NBA Cup group and have now won an impressive 11 of their last 13 games.
The game's intensity boiled over in the final minutes when Clippers guard Kris Dunn was ejected with 3:33 remaining after knocking Doncic to the floor. A confrontation ensued, leading to Dunn shoving the ball into Doncic's chest. Lakers center Jaxson Hayes then pushed Dunn from behind, prompting Dunn to swing at Hayes, which resulted in a technical foul.
For the struggling Clippers, James Harden led the way with 29 points and nine assists. Kawhi Leonard added 19 points in his second game back after missing 10 games due to injury.
Other NBA Cup Action
In other NBA Cup games, the Washington Wizards snapped a painful 14-game losing streak by dominating the Atlanta Hawks 132-113. CJ McCollum was phenomenal, posting season highs of 46 points and 10 three-pointers. The Wizards, who improved to 2-15, never trailed and built a massive 77-point first half.
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic delivered a stunning 144-103 blowout against an injury-hit Philadelphia 76ers squad. Anthony Black scored a career-high 31 points, with 27 of those coming in the first half. The victory pushed Orlando to a perfect 3-0 record in the NBA Cup, while the 76ers, missing Joel Embiid and Paul George, fell to 0-3.
