Clippers Defeat Lakers 103-88 in Rivalry Matchup
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10:30 PM ET · Intuit Dome
LA Clippers 103, Los Angeles Lakers 88, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Los Angeles Lakers vs LA Clippers?
LA Clippers beat Los Angeles Lakers 103-88 at Intuit Dome on December 20, 2025.
Who was favored in Los Angeles Lakers vs LA Clippers?
Los Angeles Lakers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.
The LA Clippers secured a significant victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 103-88 at the Intuit Dome. This matchup, which tied the season series at 1-1, showcased the Clippers' ability to bounce back despite their struggles this season. The Clippers entered the game with a home record of 7-21, while the Lakers boasted a much stronger away record of 19-8. The Clippers have been on a rough stretch, having lost their last five games, and their recent form reflected a record of 1-9 over the last ten games, averaging 109.4 points scored while allowing 116.7. In contrast, the Lakers had a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, with an average of 122.3 points scored and 121.8 allowed.
The Clippers' recent home form has been particularly poor, with a home record of 0-3 and an average of only 104.2 points scored in their last five games. The Lakers, on the other hand, have been more successful on the road, with an away record of 4-1 in their last five games, averaging 119.0 points scored during that stretch.
In terms of injuries, the Clippers were without Jordan Miller due to a shoulder issue, while Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser were listed as day-to-day, both dealing with hip and foot injuries, respectively. The Lakers, however, did not report any significant injuries affecting their lineup.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Lakers favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 229.5. The odds reflected the Lakers' better performance this season, but the Clippers managed to defy expectations with their strong showing.
The game conditions were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, and the Clippers took advantage of their home court. Key moments in the fourth quarter included LeBron James making a three-point jumper and a technical free throw, but the Clippers maintained their lead throughout the final period. James Harden and Kawhi Leonard also contributed crucial free throws, helping to seal the victory for the Clippers.
This game highlighted the Clippers' resilience and ability to perform under pressure, especially against a rival team like the Lakers. Fans should note the scoring plays that defined the fourth quarter, including a driving layup by Kobe Sanders that pushed the Clippers' lead to 103-88, effectively ending the game.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LAL -1.5 | 229.5 o -110 / u -110 | Los Angeles Lakers -130 · LA Clippers +110 |
Injury report
- Jordan MillerOutShoulderLA Clippers
- Bradley BealDay-To-DayHipLA Clippers
- Yanic Konan NiederhauserDay-To-DayFootLA Clippers
Leaders
- PointsKawhi Leonard32LA Clippers
- AssistsJames Harden10LA Clippers
- ReboundsKawhi Leonard12LA Clippers
- PointsLeBron James36Los Angeles Lakers
- AssistsJake LaRavia6Los Angeles Lakers
- ReboundsJake LaRavia11Los Angeles Lakers
Recent form
LA Clippers
Last 10: 1-9Streak L5109.4 scored · 116.7 allowed per game0-3 at home
- L101-122at Oklahoma City ThunderDec 19
- L103-121vs Memphis GrizzliesDec 16
- L113-115at Houston RocketsDec 12
- L106-109at Minnesota TimberwolvesDec 7
- L98-107at Memphis GrizzliesDec 6
- W115-92at Atlanta HawksDec 4
- L123-140at Miami HeatDec 2
- L110-114vs Dallas MavericksNov 30
- L107-112vs Memphis GrizzliesNov 29
- L118-135at Los Angeles LakersNov 26
Los Angeles Lakers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W2122.3 scored · 121.8 allowed per game4-1 away
- W143-135at Utah JazzDec 19
- W116-114at Phoenix SunsDec 15
- L119-132vs San Antonio SpursDec 11
- W112-108at Philadelphia 76ersDec 8
- L105-126at Boston CelticsDec 6
- W123-120at Toronto RaptorsDec 5
- L108-125vs Phoenix SunsDec 2
- W133-121vs New Orleans PelicansDec 1
- W129-119vs Dallas MavericksNov 29
- W135-118vs LA ClippersNov 26
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | - | 29 | W3 | .646 | 53 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 37 | W1 | .549 | 45 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 40 | W1 | .512 | 42 |
| Golden State | 16 | 45 | L3 | .451 | 37 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
Box score
| Stat | Los Angeles Lakers | LA Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 34-88 | 34-80 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 6-38 | 16-43 |
| Three-point % | 16 | 37 |
| Free throws | 14-23 | 19-20 |
| Free throw % | 61 | 95 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 48 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 35 |
| Assists | 16 | 22 |
| Steals | 7 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 3 | 2 |
| Technical fouls, total | 3 | 2 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 34 |
| Fouls | 19 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 22 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter51-68Kawhi Leonard makes 24-foot three point jumper (James Harden assists)
- 3rd Quarter51-71John Collins makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kris Dunn assists)
- 3rd Quarter52-71Jaxson Hayes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter53-71Jaxson Hayes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter53-73John Collins makes 3-foot two point shot (Bogdan Bogdanovic assists)
- 3rd Quarter56-73Jarred Vanderbilt makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jake LaRavia assists)
- 3rd Quarter56-74Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter56-75Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter56-77James Harden makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter58-77LeBron James makes 1-foot dunk (Jarred Vanderbilt assists)
- 3rd Quarter58-80Kawhi Leonard makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 3rd Quarter61-80Nick Smith Jr. makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter63-80Nick Smith Jr. makes 9-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter65-80LeBron James makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter66-80Marcus Smart makes free throw flagrant 1 of 3
- 4th Quarter67-80Marcus Smart makes free throw flagrant 2 of 3
- 4th Quarter68-80Marcus Smart makes free throw flagrant 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter70-80LeBron James makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter71-80LeBron James makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter73-80Jake LaRavia makes driving layup (LeBron James assists)
- 4th Quarter73-83John Collins makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kawhi Leonard assists)
- 4th Quarter73-86James Harden makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kris Dunn assists)
- 4th Quarter73-88Kawhi Leonard makes 2-foot running dunk
- 4th Quarter75-88Nick Smith Jr. makes 17-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter77-88Nick Smith Jr. makes 12-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter79-88Jake LaRavia makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter79-91James Harden makes 25-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter79-92James Harden makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter81-92Jake LaRavia makes 2-foot dunk (LeBron James assists)
- 4th Quarter81-94Brook Lopez makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Kawhi Leonard assists)
- 4th Quarter81-96John Collins makes running layup (James Harden assists)
- 4th Quarter81-97John Collins makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter84-97LeBron James makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jake LaRavia assists)
- 4th Quarter85-97LeBron James makes technical free throw
- 4th Quarter88-97LeBron James makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nick Smith Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter88-98James Harden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter88-99James Harden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter88-100Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter88-101Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter88-103Kobe Sanders makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours LA Clippers, below favours Los Angeles Lakers.
Venue
- Intuit DomeInglewood, CA
- Attendance17927
- OfficialsJosh Tiven, Rodney Mott, Robert Hussey
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