Overview
- Los Angeles finished on a 21–10 surge after Victor Wembanyama fouled out with 1:39 remaining.
- Ayton delivered 22 points and 10 rebounds and acknowledged the Dodgers’ presence added pressure.
- Luka Doncic led the rally with 35 points, 13 assists and 9 rebounds.
- The Lakers were without LeBron James and Austin Reaves and moved to 7–2 with their fifth straight win.
- Dodgers players including Mookie Betts, Will Smith, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow brought the Commissioner’s Trophy to center court to a standing ovation.