LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers (02/28): Box score, player stats, game summary, and more

The Los Angeles Lakers achieved a significant 106-102 victory over the LA Clippers, led by LeBron James' 28 points and Luka Doncic's game-high 31 points. Despite Ivica Zubac's 27 points and 16 rebounds, the Clippers fell short. James Harden struggled with shooting but contributed 18 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds in the close contest.
LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers (02/28): Box score, player stats, game summary, and more
LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers. Image via: Mark J. Terrill/ AP
The Los Angeles Lakers have found their rhythm in their recent matchups. The Lakers have claimed a much-needed 106-102 victory over the LA Clippers at the Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. Both team fought hard to claim the win but it was the Lakers emerging victorious as the same city rivals fell short of just 4 points. Here are the box score. Player stats, game summary and everything you need to know about the LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers game on February 28.

LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers: Box score and player stats

LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers.
LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers. Image via: Mark J. Terrill/ AP

LA Clippers box score and game summary
PLAYER MIN FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/-
Derrick Jones Jr. 28:30 3 7 42.9 2 4 50.0 0 0 0.0 2 2 4 1 1 0 2 1 8 19
Kawhi Leonard 37:43 8 17 47.1 3 8 37.5 2 6 33.3 2 2 4 3 2 0 2 1 21 7
Ivica Zubac 37:54 13 15 86.7 0 0 0.0 1 2 50.0 6 10 16 0 0 1 3 4 27 9
Kris Dunn 29:20 6 9 66.7 2 3 66.7 0 0 0.0 2 7 9 6 4 0 1 5 14 12
James Harden 39:03 5 22 22.7 1 10 10.0 7 7 100.0 2 5 7 9 3 0 6 1 18 -1
Amir Coffey 22:10 1 7 14.3 0 5 0.0 2 2 100.0 0 1 1 2 1 0 2 2 4 -14
Bogdan Bogdanović 19:38 2 8 25.0 1 6 16.7 1 2 50.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 6 -20
Ben Simmons 16:27 1 1 100.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 2 3 3 0 0 0 3 2 -19
Nicolas Batum 09:15 0 1 0.0 0 1 0.0 2 2 100.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 -13
MarJon Beauchamp DNP-Coach's Decision - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kobe Brown DNP-Coach's Decision - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Drew Eubanks DNP-Coach's Decision - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Patty Mills DNP-Coach's Decision - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTALS - 39 87 44.8 9 37 24.3 15 21 71.4 15 29 55 25 11 1 17 19 102 -


Los Angeles Lakers box score and game summary
Player MIN FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/-
Dorian Finney-Smith 30:52 3 6 50.0 1 3 33.3 0 0 0.0 2 3 5 3 1 0 1 0 7 -9
LeBron James 37:17 12 21 57.1 2 7 28.6 2 3 66.7 1 12 13 3 1 0 4 0 28 -1
Jaxson Hayes 25:59 2 3 66.7 0 0 0.0 1 2 50.0 0 1 1 2 0 2 2 1 5 -15
Austin Reaves 09:02 2 4 50.0 2 4 50.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 -8
Luka Dončić 35:06 9 22 40.9 3 9 33.3 10 11 90.9 1 1 2 5 3 0 6 5 31 -13
Jarred Vanderbilt 14:42 0 1 0.0 0 0 0.0 3 4 75.0 1 4 5 0 1 0 0 1 3 20
Gabe Vincent 25:49 3 7 42.9 1 4 25.0 0 0 0.0 0 1 1 3 4 1 0 0 7 11
Trey Jemison III 22:00 2 3 66.7 0 0 0.0 1 2 50.0 1 5 6 0 0 1 0 2 5 19
Jordan Goodwin 21:19 3 7 42.9 0 3 0.0 0 0 0.0 3 2 5 2 3 0 1 2 6 14
Dalton Knecht 17:54 3 6 50.0 2 3 66.7 0 0 0.0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 3 8 2
Alex Len DNP - Coach’s Decision
Shake Milton DNP - Coach’s Decision
Markieff Morris DNP - Coach’s Decision
Cam Reddish DNP - Coach’s Decision
TOTALS 39 80 48.8 11 33 33.3 17 22 77.3 10 29 45 19 14 5 15 14 106 -

LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers game summary


LA Clippers’ Ivica Zubac dominated in the paint, dropping 27 points alongside 16 rebounds, including six on the offensive glass. Kawhi Leonard put up 21 points while adding four rebounds and three assists.
James Harden had a rough night, shooting just 5-for-22 from the field and only making one of his 10 three-point attempts. However, he still found ways to contribute with nine assists, seven rebounds, and 18 points. Kris Dunn stepped up, scoring 14 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out six assists. Derrick Jones Jr. added eight points and made two of his four attempts from deep.
Amir Coffey and Bogdan Bogdanović combined for just 10 points off the bench. Ben Simmons saw limited minutes, finishing with two points, three assists, and three rebounds.
On the Los Angeles Lakers’ side, LeBron James had a strong performance, leading his team with 28 points. He also grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out three assists. Luka Doncic put up a game-high 31 points.
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Dorian Finney-Smith contributed with seven points, five rebounds, and three assists. Jaxson Hayes had a quiet night with five points and just one rebound in nearly 26 minutes. Austin Reaves, playing limited minutes, scored six points on two made three-pointers but didn’t contribute much elsewhere.
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