The LA Clippers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 105-102.
Marcus Morris Sr.’s 16-foot pull-up jumper answered Austin Reaves’ 2 free throws and put the Clippers back ahead for good with 39 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
The Lakers had the ball down 3, but LeBron James missed a corner 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have tied it.
During clutch time, the Clippers outscored the Lakers 15-7. Terance Mann scored 5 of the Clippers’ 15 on 2 for 3 shooting.
Robert Covington had 10 points (6 on 2 3-pointers) and 3 blocks off the bench. Amir Coffey scored 12 of his 14 points (12 in the fourth quarter) in the fourth quarter. The Clippers had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Lakers, James had 21 points and 11 rebounds but shot 6 for 18. Dwight Howard had 14 points, a season-high 16 rebounds and 3 blocks.
The Clippers shot 49.4% from the field and 38.5% from 3 to the Lakers’ 41.9% and 25.8%. The Clippers were outscored 14-4 in 3 minutes with Morris, Jackson, Kennard, Hartenstein and Coffey on the floor together.