Quentin Grimes scored 23 points and Collin Sexton added 21 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Clippers 103–87 in Inglewood on October 28 despite Luka Dončić’s absence.
Dončić sat out with back tightness on the second night of a back-to-back. The Lakers also played without Ziaire Williams because of a foot injury.
The Lakers broke open a close game with a 16–0 second-quarter run, taking a 56–38 halftime lead. The Clippers briefly narrowed the deficit in the third quarter before the Lakers pulled away again, leading 85–66 entering the fourth.
Austin Reaves contributed 16 points, Matisse Thybulle had 15, and Walker Kessler finished with 11 points and nine rebounds. Jake LaRavia grabbed 10 rebounds.
Rookie Keaton Wagler led the Clippers with a career-high 21 points. Derrick Jones Jr. added 15 and Darius Garland scored 14.
The Clippers committed 24 turnovers and shot 35.1% from the field. The Lakers shot 44.3% and held a 48–41 rebounding advantage, recovering from their loss to Portland the previous night.
Sources Field Level Media via 98.1 The Sports Animal: https://www.thesportsanimal.com/2026/10/29/lakers-minus-luka-doncic-back-cruise-to-win-over-clippers/ NBA — Official October 28 Result: https://www.nba.com/game/lal-vs-lac-0022600143game-charts