The Lakers returned from the All-Star break with a dominant offensive performance. Doncic scored 17 points in the first quarter, helping Los Angeles overcome a 15-point deficit to secure the victory.
LeBron James added 13 points and 11 assists for the Lakers. For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points before exiting with an apparent ankle injury in the final minutes. The Clippers, who rallied from a 6-21 start, fell just short of .500 despite Bennedict Mathurin scoring 26 points.