Mon Mar 03 05:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Lakers Beat Clippers Again, Extend Winning Streak to Six

**LOS ANGELES (AP)** — The Los Angeles Lakers edged out the Los Angeles Clippers 108-102 on Sunday night, securing their sixth consecutive victory and their second win over their crosstown rivals in three days. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 29 points and nine assists, while LeBron James contributed 17 points. Rookie Dalton Knecht impressed with a 19-point performance.

The Lakers’ victory came despite the absence of injured starters Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura. Their impressive 16-win record in their last 19 games has propelled them to second place in the Western Conference with a 38-21 record.

Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with a season-high 33 points, spearheading a late comeback that nearly erased a 21-point deficit. However, the Clippers faltered in the final minutes, missing their last six shots. Norman Powell, returning from a knee injury, left the game early with right hamstring soreness after scoring only four points in the first quarter. The Clippers suffered their fifth loss in six games.

The game was a tight affair throughout, mirroring their previous encounter two days prior. Leonard’s late three-pointer cut the Lakers’ lead to 107-102, but the Clippers were unable to capitalize.

LeBron James stands on the brink of history, needing just one more point to become the first NBA player to reach 50,000 combined regular season and playoff points.

Both teams are back in action on Tuesday. The Clippers face the Phoenix Suns, while the Lakers host the New Orleans Pelicans.

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