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Lakers vs Clippers final: the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 103-88 on December 20, 2025 at Intuit Dome, Los Angeles.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 15 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 88 |
| Clippers | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 103 |
Top Performers
Lakers
- 36 PTS LeBron James
- 11 REB Jake LaRavia
- 6 AST Jake LaRavia
Clippers
- 32 PTS Kawhi Leonard
- 12 REB Kawhi Leonard
- 10 AST James Harden
Lakers vs Clippers Box Score
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić FG | 19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4-13 | 1-6 | 3-5 | -13 |
| LeBron James F | 37 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15-28 | 3-7 | 3-5 | -6 |
| Marcus Smart G | 30 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-12 | 0-9 | 3-3 | -10 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 37 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 0-4 | 2-4 | -23 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 30 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -13 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 27 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 1-4 | -14 |
| Dalton Knecht G | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Adou Thiero F | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Nick Smith Jr. G | 21 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-11 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Maxi Kleber F | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +1 |
Los Angeles Clippers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac C | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 | +13 |
| James Harden G | 40 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6-20 | 4-12 | 5-6 | +24 |
| Kris Dunn G | 31 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Kawhi Leonard F | 41 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8-24 | 4-12 | 12-12 | +16 |
| John Collins FC | 31 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7-10 | 2-3 | 1-1 | +26 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Miller F | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Brook Lopez C | 24 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4-7 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Kobe Brown F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Nicolas Batum GF | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Kobe Sanders G | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Bogdan Bogdanović G | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-6 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
Lakers vs Clippers Recap
The Clippers beat the Lakers by opening the game on a 28-15 first quarter and never trailing. Los Angeles' Western Conference rivals improved to 7-21, while the Lakers fell to 19-8.
A 13-point lead after one quarter grew to 15 at halftime, with the Clippers ahead 54-39. After three quarters it stood at 80-61. The Lakers won the fourth 27-23, but Los Angeles made 16 of 43 three-pointers to the Lakers' 6 of 38.
Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 32 points and 12 rebounds. LeBron James scored 36 for the Lakers, and Jake LaRavia added 11 rebounds. Both teams made 34 field goals, but the Lakers needed 88 attempts to get there and the Clippers needed 80. The Clippers also made 19 of 20 free throws and had 22 assists.
The number to know: 16 of 43 from three-point range, the gap that decided a game in which both teams made 34 field goals.
Team Stats
| Lakers | Stat | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| 34-88 | Field Goals | 34-80 |
| 38.6% | FG % | 42.5% |
| 6-38 | 3-Pointers | 16-43 |
| 15.8% | 3P % | 37.2% |
| 14-23 | Free Throws | 19-20 |
| 60.9% | FT % | 95.0% |
| 43 | Rebounds | 48 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 16 | Assists | 22 |
| 7 | Steals | 8 |
| 3 | Blocks | 6 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 19 | Fouls | 23 |
| 0 | Biggest Lead | 22 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lakers | 42.0% | 10.1% | 28.6% | 0.159 |
 Clippers | 52.5% | 15.3% | 31.0% | 0.238 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Lakers vs Clippers Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, December 20, 202510:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Clippers KTLA 5 (11 games)
- Arena
- Intuit DomeLos Angeles
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Lakers vs Clippers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Lakers last 5
- W @ Jazz 143-135 Dec 18, 2025
- W @ Suns 116-114 Dec 14, 2025
- L vs Spurs 119-132 Dec 10, 2025
- W @ 76ers 112-108 Dec 7, 2025
- L @ Celtics 105-126 Dec 5, 2025
Clippers last 5
- L @ Thunder 101-122 Dec 18, 2025
- L vs Grizzlies 103-121 Dec 15, 2025
- L @ Rockets 113-115 Dec 11, 2025
- L @ Timberwolves 106-109 Dec 6, 2025
- L @ Grizzlies 98-107 Dec 5, 2025
Previous meetings
- Oct 23, 2026 Clippers @ Lakers 117-125
- Feb 20, 2026 Clippers @ Lakers 122-125
- Jan 22, 2026 Lakers @ Clippers 104-112
- Nov 25, 2025 Clippers @ Lakers 118-135
More NBA Games on Dec 20, 2025
- Final
Houston Rockets4-0115
Denver Nuggets1-2101Top: Durant 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2109
New Orleans Pelicans0-3128Top: Williamson 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics3-1112
Toronto Raptors2-196Top: Pritchard 33 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2114
Philadelphia 76ers3-1121Top: Maxey 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-186
Detroit Pistons3-1112Top: Cunningham 22 PTS, 10 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2130
Memphis Grizzlies4-0122Top: Aldama 37 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2116
Golden State Warriors1-3119Top: Booker 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2128
Utah Jazz1-3127Top: Bane 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-493Top: Avdija 24 PTS, 11 ASTBox score ›
That covers Lakers vs Clippers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Lakers visit the Clippers Oct 28; Clippers host the Lakers Oct 28.
Lakers vs Clippers FAQs
Who won Lakers vs Clippers on Dec 20, 2025?
The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 103-88 on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 32 points.
What are the Lakers and Clippers records?
After this game the Lakers were 19-8 and the Clippers were 7-21 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Lakers vs Clippers?
LeBron James scored 36 for the Lakers. Kawhi Leonard scored 32 for the Clippers.
Who leads the Lakers vs Clippers season series?
The Lakers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Lakers vs Clippers game?
The Lakers beat the Clippers 125-117 on Oct 23, 2026 at home.
Where was Lakers vs Clippers played?
At Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Clippers.
What was the score by quarter in Lakers vs Clippers?
Lakers-Clippers: Q1 15-28, Q2 24-26, Q3 22-26, Q4 27-23.
What is next for the Lakers and Clippers?
Lakers visit the Clippers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET; Clippers host the Lakers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET.