Overview
- The Lakers announced at halftime that Dončić would not return after a left leg contusion; he had 12 points on 4-of-13 shooting and was seen limping in the first half.
- Los Angeles entered the game without Deandre Ayton (elbow), Austin Reaves (calf), Rui Hachimura (groin) and Gabe Vincent (back).
- The Clippers won 103-88 behind Kawhi Leonard’s 32 points and James Harden’s 21 points and 10 assists, ending an eight-game home skid.
- Head coach J.J. Redick said Dončić told him at halftime he couldn’t continue, with further medical evaluation pending.
- Clippers center Ivica Zubac exited with a left ankle injury, and the Lakers next play Tuesday at the Phoenix Suns.