Wed Mar 05 04:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Lakers Beat Clippers Again, Extend Winning Streak to Six
**Los Angeles, CA** – The Los Angeles Lakers defeated their crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, for the second time in three days, winning 108-102 on Sunday night. 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 victory extends the Lakers’ winning streak to six games and improves their overall record to 38-21, catapulting them into second place in the Western Conference. This impressive run comes despite the absence of injured starters Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura.
Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with a season-high 33 points, fueling a late comeback that nearly erased a 21-point deficit. However, the Clippers ultimately fell short, suffering their fifth loss in six games. The Clippers’ struggles were exacerbated by Norman Powell’s exit in the first quarter due to right hamstring soreness, following his return from a left knee injury. The Clippers’ offense faltered significantly in the first half, going scoreless for the final 7:35.
LeBron James is now just one point away from becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in regular season and playoff combined 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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