Los Angeles leads the Clippers 25-22 after a tight opening quarter, with Austin Reaves pacing the scoring.
The Lakers take a 25-22 edge into the second quarter after a closely matched opening frame. Austin Reaves leads all scorers with 7 points, though he is 2-for-7 from the field. Derrick Jones Jr. has given the Clippers a spark, scoring 6 on a perfect 2-for-2 shooting start, including two three-pointers. Darius Garland has added 5 points for the Clippers, who trail despite entering at 1-2 and ranked 14th in the power index; the 3-1 Lakers are ranked seventh.
Key Performers
Austin Reaves (Lakers): 7 points, 2 rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. (Clippers): 6 points, 2-for-2 FG, 2-for-2 from three Darius Garland (Clippers): 5 points, 2 assists