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Clippers star Kawhi Leonard handles the ball as Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt defends during the second half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith, left, grabs a rebound over Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Clippers center Ivica Zubac dunks as Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, left, and teammate Trey Jemison defend during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers guard Luka Doncic, right, defends Clippers guard James Harden during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers star LeBron James drives to the basket as the Clippers’ Bogdan Bogdanovic defends during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers star Luka Doncic, right, is fouled by Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers coach JJ Redick gestures from the sideline during their game against the Clippers on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Clippers guard Kris Dunn, front, grabs a rebound in front of Lakers center Jaxson Hayes during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers forward LeBron James, left, shoots as Clippers guard Amir Coffey defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes, left, and forward Dorian Finney-Smith, right, knock a rebound away from Clippers center Ivica Zubac during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Clippers star James Harden, right, knocks the ball away from Lakers star LeBron James during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Clippers guard James Harden, left, steals the ball from Lakers forward LeBron James, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, shoots as Clippers center Ivica Zubac defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Fans hold up signs for Lakers guard Luka Doncic during the first half of a game against the Clippers, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers star Luka Doncic (77), center Jaxson Hayes, top left, and forward Dorian Finney-Smith, right, get the ball away from Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
The Lakers’ Trey Jemison, right, and Clippers forward Nicolas Batum battle for a rebound during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers guard Luka Doncic,, right, knocks the ball away from Clippers guard James Harden during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers forward LeBron James, left, shoots as Clippers center Ivica Zubac defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Clippers guard Ben Simmons, left, reaches in on Lakers guard Luka Doncic during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots as Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) and forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s father, Sasa Doncic, watches from the stands during the first half of a game between the Lakers and the Clippers, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, second from right, shoots as Lakers guard Austin Reaves, second from left, and forward LeBron James defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers star Luka Doncic looks to pass while being double-teamed by the Clippers’ James Harden, left, and Bogdan Bogdanovic during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers star Luka Doncic argues a foul call with one of the officials during the first half of their game against the Clippers on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, shoots as Lakers guard Austin Reaves defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers center Trey Jemison III, right, shoots as Clippers forward Nicolas Batum defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes, left, and teammate Dorian Finney-Smith, bottom right, battle Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) and forward Derrick Jones Jr., top right, for a rebound during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Clippers guard Kris Dunn, right, reaches in and fouls Lakers center Jaxson Hayes during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht gets to the basket for a layup as the Clippers’ Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) defends during the first half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, and Lakers guard Austin Reaves go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) goes up for a dunk as Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Clippers star James Harden, left, and Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt go to the floor to battle for a loose ball during the second half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Clippers center Ivica Zubac, left, knocks the ball away from Lakers star LeBron James during the second half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers star Luka Doncic grabs a rebound between Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, left, and center Ivica Zubac during the second half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers star Luka Doncic gestures after being called for his fourth foul during the second half of their game against the Clippers on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers star Luka Doncic waits for play to resume during the second half of their game against the Clippers on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Clippers center Ivica Zubac, right, tries to shoot as Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Clippers center Ivica Zubac, center, tries to shoot as Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and forward Dorian Finney-Smith defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers star LeBron James looks to pass as Clippers star James Harden defends during the second half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers rookie guard Dalton Knecht, left, goes up for a dunk as Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers guard Dalton Knecht dunks during the second half of a game against the Clippers on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, shoots as Clippers guard Kris Dunn defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers guard Luka Doncic, right, reacts as he is called for a foul by referee Justin Van Duyne during the second half of a game against the Clippers, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers guard Luka Doncic, center, reacts as he is called for a foul by referee Justin Van Duyne during the second half of a game against the Clippers, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Clippers center Ivica Zubac defends during the second half on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after being hit in the head while shooting during the second half of a game against the Clippers, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, shoots as Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers star Luka Doncic looks to pass the ball around Clippers center Ivica Zubac, center, and forward Derrick Jones Jr., right, during the second half on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Lakers guard Luka Doncic, center, tries to shoot while under pressure from Clippers center Ivica Zubac, left, and forward Kawhi Leonard during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Lakers star Luka Doncic celebrates after making a pair of 3-point shots during the fourth quarter of their game against the Clippers on Friday night at Arena. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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