Lakers Dominate as Luka Drops 43, Reaves Erupts for 31, and LeBron Controls the Game in Statement Win Over Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers put on a show inside Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, November 22, 2025, dismantling the Clippers 135–118 in a game that never felt in doubt once the stars took over. It was the kind of performance that echoes across the league—three superstars, one statement.

⭐ Luka Dončić Shreds the Clippers

Luka Dončić delivered one of his most complete performances in purple and gold:

• 43 points (14–28 FG, 7–12 from three)
• 9 rebounds
• 13 assists
• 38 minutes, +9

With seven made threes and a barrage of step-back daggers, Dončić controlled the tempo from the opening quarter. Over his last 10 games, he now has 13 performances above 35 points, showcasing the MVP-level rhythm he’s in.

⭐ Austin Reaves Continues His All-Star Push

Austin Reaves refused to be overshadowed, producing one of his sharpest all-around nights of the season:

• 31 points (11–16 FG, 7–7 FT)
• 9 rebounds
• 3 assists, 3 steals
• +19

Reaves relentlessly attacked the basket, drew contact, and even secured more rebounds than Ivica Zubac and John Collins combined. His impact on both ends fueled a crucial third-quarter surge.

⭐ LeBron James Orchestrates With Vintage Precision

At 40 years old, LeBron James delivered an effortless masterclass:

• 25 points (9–15 FG)
• 6 rebounds
• 6 assists
• 32 minutes, +18

He picked his spots, dissected the defense, and delivered the highlight of the night with a chasedown block on Kawhi Leonard that electrified the building.

📊 Key Team Numbers

The Lakers overwhelmed the Clippers in the efficiency battle:

• 57.5% FG
• 44.8% from three
• 29 assists
• Only 11 turnovers
• 72 points in the paint vs 48 for the Clippers

Despite solid scoring from Harden (29) and Kawhi (19), the Clippers’ stars finished -15 combined.

🔥 Game-Changing Moments

• Third-quarter avalanche: An 18–4 Lakers run fueled by three straight Luka threes turned a tight game into a double-digit lead.
• Reaves’ poster: A powerful and-one dunk over Zubac that ignited the arena.
• LeBron to Hayes: Behind-the-back assist for a dunk, followed by LeBron staring down the Clippers’ bench.

🎤 Postgame – Stars React

Luka Dončić:

“43-13-9? That’s cool… but seeing Reaves play like that is the real fun part. When he and LeBron are rolling, nobody’s stopping us.”

Austin Reaves:

“I said I was attacking the rim all night. Seven-for-seven at the line? That’s just what happens when teams challenge me.”

LeBron James:

“This is our standard now. Luka, Reaves, the whole group—everyone is locked in. The league better pay attention.”

The win pushes Los Angeles further up the Western Conference standings and reinforces the growing belief that this team has championship-caliber firepower when its big three are in sync.