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Lakers vs. Clippers Preview: The season’s first battle of L.A.

After kicking off the season with a dominant victory against the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers (1-0) will take on the L.A. Clippers (1-0) on Friday. The Clippers are coming off their own strong win over the Sacramento Kings. Start…

By Nicole Ganglani · Silver Screen and Roll

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 3:59 AM

Key Things to Know

The Lakers and Clippers face off at Crypto.com Arena on Friday in the season's first Los Angeles rivalry clash.
Both teams enter the contest with 1-0 records following season-opening victories.
Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler are expected to lead the Lakers' offense.

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The Los Angeles Lakers face off against the L.A. Clippers on Friday at Crypto.com Arena in the season's first crosstown rivalry matchup. Both teams enter the game with 1-0 records following opening-night wins, with the Lakers defeating the Golden State Warriors and the Clippers topping the Sacramento Kings.

Nicole Ganglani writes that the Lakers have the talent advantage led by Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler. The Clippers enter the contest depleted by injuries, ruling out Bradley Beal, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Miller, Max Strus, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.

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