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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 135–118 on November 25 at Crypto.com Arena, surpassing the Vegas total line of 227.5 points combined. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 43 points while Austin Reaves added 31, powering a balanced offensive attack that shot 57.5 percent from the field and made 13 three-pointers. The Clippers, led by James Harden's 29 points and Kawhi Leonard's 19, managed just 51.9 percent shooting and struggled to contain Los Angeles's spacing. The Lakers dominated the fourth quarter with 37 points, outscoring the Clippers 37–25 in that frame to seal the victory. Los Angeles held a 138.5 offensive rating against a 119.7 defensive rating, while the Clippers' 14 turnovers compared to the Lakers' 11 proved costly in a game decided by 17 points. The Lakers' defensive intensity down the stretch, combined with their three-point barrage, proved too much for a Clippers team that finished with 29 rebounds versus Los Angeles's 38. This victory solidifies the Lakers' standing in the Western Conference race.