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Luka Doncic scores 38, Lakers beat Clippers 125-122 to split series

Luka Doncic scored 38 points and 11 assists, Austin Reaves added 29, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Los Angeles Clippers 125-122 on Friday night to split the season series.

Doncic scored 12 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. LeBron James recorded 13 points and 11 assists for the Lakers, who rallied after blowing a 15-point lead. Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points for the Clippers but left in the final minutes with an apparent ankle injury.