Lakers vs Clippers: Final Score, Box Score and NBA Standings
Quentin Grimes scored 23 and Collin Sexton 21 as the Lakers beat the Clippers 103-87 at Intuit Dome with Luka Dončić resting. Here are the key stats, the NBA standings and what comes next.
- The Lakers beat the Clippers 103-87 at Intuit Dome on October 28, 2026, without Luka Dončić (back tightness).
- For the Lakers, Quentin Grimes scored 23 and Collin Sexton 21 off the bench; rookie Keaton Wagler had 21 for the Clippers, who turned it over 24 times.
- The Lakers (4-1) lead the season series 2-0 and sit fourth in the West; the teams meet again on Jan 11 and Feb 10, 2027.
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the LA Clippers 103-87 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, even though Luka Dončić sat out with back tightness. Quentin Grimes led all scorers with 23 points and Collin Sexton added 21 off the bench, so the Lakers vs Clippers season series now stands at 2-0 to the Lakers, who are 4-1 and fourth in the Western Conference.
Tip-off was 7:30 p.m. PT (10:30 p.m. ET). Abroad, that was 02:30 UTC, 8:00 a.m. IST, 10:30 a.m. in Manila and 1:30 p.m. AEDT on Thursday, October 29. Figures come from the ESPN box score, the NBA.com game page and AP reporting, current as of October 29, 2026.
Lakers vs Clippers final score and box score
The Lakers won three of the four quarters, 25-22, 31-16 and 29-28, before losing the fourth 21-18, according to ESPN's game page. ESPN's data shows the Lakers led for 86% of the game and were ahead by as many as 23 points.
- Quentin Grimes (Lakers): 23 points on 7-of-15 shooting and 9-of-11 free throws, and five assists, starting in Dončić's place.
- Collin Sexton (Lakers): 21 points off the bench, a season high, including 4-of-7 from three.
- Keaton Wagler (Clippers): 21 points off the bench, a career high for the rookie, on 4-of-15 shooting.
- Austin Reaves and Matisse Thybulle (Lakers): 16 and 15 points; Thybulle made 4 of 5 threes.
- Derrick Jones Jr. and Darius Garland (Clippers): 15 and 14 points, with five turnovers from Garland.
Sandro Mamukelashvili (13 points, eight rebounds) and Walker Kessler (11 points, nine rebounds) made it six Lakers in double figures. The Clippers shot 35% from the field to the Lakers' 44% and turned it over 24 times, with the Lakers collecting 15 steals. CBS Sports' game report notes the Clippers had committed 26 turnovers in each of their two previous games.
How the game turned
The Clippers led 19-14 early before Grimes closed the first quarter with two steals for breakaway dunks, as Lakers Nation's recap describes. The second quarter decided it: the Lakers outscored the Clippers 31-16, including 16 unanswered points, and went in at half-time leading 56-38.
The Clippers opened the second half with a quick run, 12-2 by the AP's count and 11-2 per Lakers Nation, to cut the gap to single digits. The Lakers answered with a 27-15 stretch in which Sexton scored 11 straight points, including consecutive threes, to reach 85-65.
Who was missing: Dončić rested, Clippers short-handed
Dončić sat out the second night of the Lakers' first back-to-back with back tightness, the AP reported on NBA.com. He had played all four previous games, leads the league at 36.0 points per game and scored 41 in Tuesday's 136-129 loss to Portland. Starting forward Ziaire Williams (left foot soreness) also sat, and coach JJ Redick called both decisions precautionary.
Cameron Carr (right oblique strain) and Adou Thiero (left knee injury management) were also out for the Lakers, according to Lakers Nation and iHeart's game listing. The Clippers were without Rui Hachimura (left quad tightness), who joined from the Lakers this summer, plus Brandon Ingram, Bradley Beal, Max Strus, Jordan Miller and Yanic Konan Niederhauser. No return dates have been given.
A new-look Lakers vs Clippers rivalry
Both teams lost their biggest name this summer. LeBron James left the Lakers after eight seasons and signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers in July, NBC News reported. The Clippers sent Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto for Ingram, Gradey Dick and draft picks, a deal held up by the league's investigation into the team, ESPN's offseason review explained, until the Raptors announced it in September.
The rebuilt Clippers run through Garland, Ingram and Wagler, the No. 5 draft pick. The first meeting, on October 23 at Crypto.com Arena, was closer: the Lakers won 125-117 behind 28 points from Reaves and 22 from Kessler, while Dončić had 23 points and a career-high 11 turnovers, CBS Los Angeles reported. That was the Lakers' ninth win in 13 games against the Clippers, and Wednesday's result made it 10 of the last 14.
Lakers vs Clippers season series schedule
The teams meet four times in 2026-27, according to the NBA's official schedule:
- Fri, Oct 23, 2026: Lakers 125, Clippers 117 (Crypto.com Arena)
- Wed, Oct 28, 2026: Lakers 103, Clippers 87 (Intuit Dome)
- Mon, Jan 11, 2027: Lakers at Clippers, Intuit Dome, 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET, on Peacock and NBCSN; 03:00 UTC, 8:30 a.m. IST, 11 a.m. PHT and 2 p.m. AEDT on Jan 12.
- Wed, Feb 10, 2027: Clippers at Lakers, Crypto.com Arena, 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET on ESPN; 03:00 UTC, 8:30 a.m. IST, 11 a.m. PHT and 2 p.m. AEDT on Feb 11.
Spectrum SportsNet also lists both on the Lakers' local broadcast schedule. In the Philippines, ESPN's Disney+ schedule shows the February game at 11 a.m. on Feb 11.
NBA standings as of October 29, 2026
These standings cover every game through Wednesday, October 28 (US time), and the tables on ESPN and CBS Sports match. Thursday's two games, Cavaliers at Hawks and Grizzlies at Trail Blazers, will move them again.
Western Conference
- Houston Rockets 5-0, Memphis Grizzlies 4-0, Portland Trail Blazers 3-0
- Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 (first in the Pacific), Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1
- San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves 3-2; Denver Nuggets 2-2
- Golden State Warriors 2-3, Phoenix Suns 1-2, LA Clippers 1-3
- Utah Jazz 1-4; New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings 0-4
Eastern Conference
- Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers 4-1
- Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers 3-1
- Charlotte Hornets 3-2
- Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers 2-3
- Orlando Magic 1-3; Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks 1-4; Brooklyn Nets 0-4
The Clippers are 12th in the West after three straight losses, 3.5 games behind Houston.
What's next for the Lakers and Clippers
Both teams start Emirates NBA Cup group play on Friday, in West Group C (Lakers) and West Group B (Clippers); our NBA Cup 2026 guide explains the format. Upcoming games, per the official schedule and the Lakers and Clippers schedules on ESPN:
- Lakers at Warriors, Fri, Oct 30: 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET on Prime Video in the US; 02:00 UTC, 7:30 a.m. IST, 10 a.m. PHT and 1 p.m. AEDT on Saturday, Oct 31.
- Clippers at Timberwolves, Fri, Oct 30: 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT), no national US TV; 00:00 UTC, 5:30 a.m. IST, 8 a.m. PHT and 11 a.m. AEDT on Oct 31.
- Sun, Nov 1: Raptors at Lakers, 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET; Clippers at Warriors, 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET.
- Mon, Nov 2: Heat at Lakers and Raptors at Clippers, both 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET. The Toronto game is Leonard's first return to Intuit Dome.
US clocks go back on November 1 (see our daylight saving time guide), so from then a 10 p.m. ET game starts at 03:00 UTC, 8:30 a.m. IST, 11 a.m. PHT and 2 p.m. AEDT the next day. No update on Dončić for Friday had been published at the time of writing.
How to watch Lakers and Clippers games
- United States: Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers) and KTLA and ClipperVision (Clippers) carry local games, per iHeart. National games are on ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock or Prime Video, and NBA League Pass covers out-of-market games.
- Philippines: The GAME lists four options: Prime Video (PhP 149 a month), ESPN on Disney+, NBA League Pass (from PhP 559 a month) and Pilipinas Live, which carries NBA TV (PhP 149 a month).
- Australia: ESPN shows about seven live games a week on Disney+, Kayo, Foxtel and Fetch; Prime Video has selected games and the NBA Cup; League Pass carries the rest, per ESPN's Australian viewing guide.
- India: Prime Video is the main home for NBA games, including all seven NBA Cup knockout games, and League Pass offers every game, LatestLY reports.
Prices and rights vary by country; check official schedules before tip-off.
Our take
Based on the box score, the Lakers' depth is the early headline: they won by 16 without the league's leading scorer. For the Clippers, turnovers in their last three games (26, 26 and 24) matter more than any single result. Five games is still a small sample.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Lakers vs Clippers on October 28, 2026?
The Lakers won 103-87 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Quentin Grimes led all scorers with 23 points and Collin Sexton added 21 off the bench. Keaton Wagler scored 21 for the Clippers.
Why did Luka Dončić not play against the Clippers?
The Lakers ruled him out with back tightness on the second night of a back-to-back, and coach JJ Redick called it precautionary, according to the AP. As of October 29, 2026, no status had been announced for Friday's game at Golden State.
When do the Lakers and Clippers play next?
Their next meeting is Monday, January 11, 2027 at Intuit Dome, 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN. The last one is Wednesday, February 10, 2027 at Crypto.com Arena on ESPN. The Lakers lead the season series 2-0.
Where are the Lakers and Clippers in the NBA standings?
After the games of October 28, 2026, the Lakers are 4-1, fourth in the Western Conference and first in the Pacific Division. The Clippers are 1-3 and 12th in the West. Houston leads the West at 5-0, and Detroit and Philadelphia lead the East at 4-1.
How can I watch Lakers games in the Philippines, Australia or India?
In the Philippines, options include Prime Video, ESPN on Disney+, NBA League Pass and Pilipinas Live. In Australia, ESPN is on Disney+, Kayo, Foxtel and Fetch, with Prime Video and League Pass as well. In India, Prime Video is the main home and League Pass offers every game.
Sources
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- Lakers vs. Clippers (Oct 28, 2026) Box Score, ESPN
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How we wrote this
GessyMorgan explainers are built from public reporting and official sources. This post draws on the 22 sources listed above, each linked where we use it. It was drafted with AI assistance and checked against those sources before publishing. We did not test products, attend events or interview anyone for this article. Facts are current as of October 29, 2026, and we update the post when they change.
