Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler lead Lakers past Clippers 125-117 for 2nd win to start season | Sports

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Austin Reaves had 28 points and nine assists, Walker Kessler added 22 points and six blocked shots, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117 on Friday night for their second win to start the season.

Luka Doncic scored 23 points and committed a career-high 11 turnovers on a rough night for last season’s NBA scoring leader. The Lakers’ healthy second-half lead dwindled to six points down the stretch, but Reaves and Kessler made big players to seal the Lakers’ ninth win in the last 13 meetings with their crosstown rivals.

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