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Reaves, Kessler Lead Lakers Past Clippers in Thriller
24 Oct
Summary
- Austin Reaves scored 28 points and Walker Kessler added 22 points.
- The Lakers secured their second win of the season against the Clippers.
- Brook Lopez contributed 15 points in the first half for the Clippers.
The Los Angeles Lakers secured their second win to start the season, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117 on Friday night. Austin Reaves was a standout performer, tallying 28 points and nine assists, complemented by Walker Kessler's impressive 22 points and six blocked shots. Kessler has now scored at least 20 points in consecutive games to begin his Lakers tenure.
The Clippers struggled with ball security, committing a season-high 26 turnovers, which proved costly despite contributions from Darius Garland (26 points) and Brook Lopez (22 points, including 15 in the first half). Luka Doncic, the previous season's scoring leader, had a difficult outing with 23 points but a career-high 11 turnovers.
Rui Hachimura added 16 points and six rebounds for the Lakers, while newcomer Ziaire Williams chipped in 14 points. The Lakers' next game is against Utah on Sunday, while the Clippers will face Oklahoma City on the same day.
