The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the LA Clippers 135-118 on Tuesday night behind a monster 43-point double-double from Luka Doncic to advance to the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. It is not the championship fans want, but the Lakers are an early favorite to win this tournament for the second time in three years. Number 77 made sure the result of Friday’s game doesn’t matter. He was on fire from the opening tip and absolutely buried the Clippers.
Doncic is leading the NBA in scoring and has been at the top of his game. Fans know he got in the best shape of his life this offseason, and it has shown.