Celtics125
Pistons97
Knicks111
Kings103
Spurs130Los Angeles Clippers @ Los Angeles Lakers: Feb 20, 2026
Clippers vs Lakers final: the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-122 on February 20, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | 30 | 35 | 30 | 27 | 122 |
| Lakers | 41 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 125 |
Top Performers
Clippers
- 31 PTS Kawhi Leonard
- 10 REB Brook Lopez
- 8 AST Kris Dunn
Lakers
- 38 PTS Luka Dončić
- 7 REB Deandre Ayton
- 11 AST Luka Dončić
Clippers vs Lakers Box Score
Los Angeles Clippers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. F | 38 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6-10 | 1-3 | 0-1 | +1 |
| Kawhi Leonard F | 30 | 31 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11-19 | 4-6 | 5-5 | +4 |
| Brook Lopez C | 34 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7-12 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 0 |
| John Collins FC | 16 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-8 | 1-2 | 1-2 | -2 |
| Kris Dunn G | 34 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bennedict Mathurin G | 31 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7-16 | 1-4 | 11-14 | -2 |
| Nicolas Batum GF | 15 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Yanic Konan Niederhauser F | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Jordan Miller F | 24 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 0-1 | 4-4 | -2 |
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton C | 27 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-10 | 0-0 | 3-3 | -2 |
| Luka Dončić FG | 37 | 38 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11-25 | 8-14 | 8-11 | +6 |
| Austin Reaves G | 32 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9-15 | 4-5 | 7-7 | 0 |
| Marcus Smart G | 29 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 0-2 | +1 |
| LeBron James F | 33 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5-13 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jake LaRavia F | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Luke Kennard G | 17 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Rui Hachimura F | 25 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +9 |
Clippers vs Lakers Recap
The Lakers beat the Clippers 125-122 on a narrow margin in the fourth quarter, holding off a late surge to improve to 34-21. The Clippers fell to 27-29 with the loss.
The Lakers built an 11-point lead after one quarter and extended it to 7 at halftime, 72-65. The Clippers cut the deficit to 4 entering the fourth, then made it a one-possession game down the stretch. Los Angeles controlled the glass with 32 rebounds to 42 for the Clippers, but the Lakers made their shots count, shooting 44 of 85 from the field and 17 of 31 from three.
Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 38 points and 11 assists. Kawhi Leonard paced the Clippers with 31 points. The Lakers also dominated ball movement with 31 assists compared to 25 for Los Angeles.
The number to know: 12 turnovers for the Lakers versus 16 for the Clippers. Protecting the basketball in tight games separates winners from losers.
Team Stats
| Clippers | Stat | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| 45-82 | Field Goals | 44-85 |
| 54.9% | FG % | 51.8% |
| 8-21 | 3-Pointers | 17-31 |
| 38.1% | 3P % | 54.8% |
| 24-29 | Free Throws | 20-25 |
| 82.8% | FT % | 80.0% |
| 42 | Rebounds | 32 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 5 |
| 25 | Assists | 31 |
| 7 | Steals | 8 |
| 5 | Blocks | 4 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 20 | Fouls | 24 |
| 5 | Biggest Lead | 16 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Clippers | 59.8% | 14.4% | 27.0% | 0.293 |
 Lakers | 61.8% | 11.1% | 13.5% | 0.235 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Clippers vs Lakers Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, February 20, 202610:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Clippers KTLA 5 (11 games) · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
- Arena
- Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Clippers vs Lakers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Clippers last 5
- W vs Nuggets 115-114 Feb 19, 2026
- W @ Rockets 105-102 Feb 11, 2026
- L @ Rockets 95-102 Feb 10, 2026
- W @ Timberwolves 115-96 Feb 8, 2026
- W @ Kings 114-111 Feb 6, 2026
Lakers last 5
- W vs Mavericks 124-104 Feb 12, 2026
- L vs Spurs 108-136 Feb 10, 2026
- L vs Thunder 110-119 Feb 9, 2026
- W vs Warriors 105-99 Feb 7, 2026
- W vs 76ers 119-115 Feb 5, 2026
Previous meetings
- Oct 23, 2026 Clippers @ Lakers 117-125
- Jan 22, 2026 Lakers @ Clippers 104-112
- Dec 20, 2025 Lakers @ Clippers 88-103
- Nov 25, 2025 Clippers @ Lakers 118-135
More NBA Games on Feb 20, 2026
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1118
Charlotte Hornets3-1113Top: Knueppel 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2118
Washington Wizards2-2131Top: Williams 25 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3114
Memphis Grizzlies4-0123Top: Collier 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4128
Atlanta Hawks2-297Top: Herro 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2111
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1122Top: Edwards 40 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3139
New Orleans Pelicans0-3118Top: Williamson 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-486
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0105Top: Jr. 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2157
Portland Trail Blazers2-0103Top: Jokić 32 PTSBox score ›
That covers Clippers vs Lakers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Clippers host the Lakers Oct 28; Lakers visit the Clippers Oct 28.
Clippers vs Lakers FAQs
Who won Clippers vs Lakers on Feb 20, 2026?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-122 on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 38 points.
What are the Clippers and Lakers records?
After this game the Clippers were 27-29 and the Lakers were 34-21 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Clippers vs Lakers?
Kawhi Leonard scored 31 for the Clippers. Luka Dončić scored 38 for the Lakers.
Who leads the Clippers vs Lakers season series?
The Clippers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Clippers vs Lakers game?
The Lakers beat the Clippers 125-117 on Oct 23, 2026 at home.
Where was Clippers vs Lakers played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.
What was the score by quarter in Clippers vs Lakers?
Clippers-Lakers: Q1 30-41, Q2 35-31, Q3 30-27, Q4 27-26.
What is next for the Clippers and Lakers?
Clippers host the Lakers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET; Lakers visit the Clippers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET.