Lakers routed the Clippers 135-118 and clinched their NBA Cup group stage with a 3-0 record, advancing to the quarterfinals.

LeBron James reached a season-high 25 points in his comeback from injury, showing improvement after missing 14 games with sciatica.

The Lakers’ three stars—Doncic (43 points), Reaves (31) and James—each shined separately while demonstrating the team’s growing on-court chemistry.

1Luka Doncic set the tone with 24 points in the first quarter. LeBron James picked up the baton with 18 over the next two quarters. Austin Reaves put the finishing touches on the Lakers’ 135-118 win over the Clippers on Tuesday by scoring 18 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter.

The Lakers Big Three each starred in their solo parts while harmonizing almost perfectly together to

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