LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 125-122 on February 20, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, where The Sports Tribune’s Jordan Teller captured the following TST image.
Los Angeles Lakers player No. 23 LeBron James throws chalk into the air before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Lakers player No. 23 LeBron James throws chalk into the air before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Los Angeles, California.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser No. 14 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser No. 14 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Lakers player No. 15 Austin Reaves passes the ball against the LA Clippers during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Lakers player No. 15 Austin Reaves passes the ball against the LA Clippers during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Luka Doncic, No. 77, of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Luka Doncic, No. 77, of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots for a layup during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots for a layup during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Lakers Deandre Ayton #5 and LeBron James #23 play against the LA Clippers during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Lakers Deandre Ayton #5 and LeBron James #23 play against the LA Clippers during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Lakers player #2 Jarred Vanderbilt fouls Los Angeles Clippers player #2 Kawhi Leonard during a three-point shot attempt during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Lakers player #2 Jarred Vanderbilt fouls Los Angeles Clippers player #2 Kawhi Leonard during a three-point shot attempt during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr. No. 5 goes for a layup during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr. No. 5 goes for a layup during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Austin Reaves, No. 15 of the Los Angeles Lakers, shoots past Brook Lopez, No. 11 of the LA Clippers, during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Austin Reaves, No. 15 of the Los Angeles Lakers, shoots past Brook Lopez, No. 11 of the LA Clippers, during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
No. 9 Benedict Mathurin of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots against No. 77 Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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No. 9 Benedict Mathurin of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots against No. 77 Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Bennedict Mathurin of the Los Angeles Clippers celebrates during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Bennedict Mathurin of the Los Angeles Clippers celebrates during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Deandre Ayton, No. 5 of the Los Angeles Lakers, attempts to dunk on Bennedict Mathurin, No. 9 of the Los Angeles Clippers, during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Deandre Ayton, No. 5 of the Los Angeles Lakers, attempts to dunk on Bennedict Mathurin, No. 9 of the Los Angeles Clippers, during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Kawhi Leonard, No. 2 of the Los Angeles Clippers, shoots during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Kawhi Leonard, No. 2 of the Los Angeles Clippers, shoots during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Lakers player No. 36 Marcus Smart jumps with the ball during an NBA basketball game against the LA Clippers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Lakers player No. 36 Marcus Smart jumps with the ball during an NBA basketball game against the LA Clippers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Lakers player No. 15 Austin Reeves celebrates during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Lakers player No. 15 Austin Reeves celebrates during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser #14 of the Los Angeles Clippers attempts a dunk on Luke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser #14 of the Los Angeles Clippers attempts a dunk on Luke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Lakers player No. 15 Austin Reeves and Los Angeles Clippers player No. 2 Kawhi Leonard rebound during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Lakers player No. 15 Austin Reeves and Los Angeles Clippers player No. 2 Kawhi Leonard rebound during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Bennedict Mathurin, No. 9 of the Los Angeles Clippers, shoots past LeBron James, No. 23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Bennedict Mathurin, No. 9 of the Los Angeles Clippers, shoots past LeBron James, No. 23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Lakers player No. 77 Luka Doncic shoots a three-pointer against the Los Angeles Clippers during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles Lakers player No. 77 Luka Doncic shoots a three-pointer against the Los Angeles Clippers during an NBA basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Luka Doncic, No. 77, of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Luka Doncic, No. 77, of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, February 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.