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Collin Sexton just made my biggest Lakers offseason take look foolish in Clippers win

Collin Sexton had a massive game in the absence of Luka Doncic and made my offseason take about him not being needed look foolish.

By Chris Lambert · Lake Show Life

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:21 AM

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Writer Chris Lambert admitted his offseason skepticism about signing Collin Sexton was proven wrong against the Clippers.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the LA Clippers 103-87 despite playing without Luka Doncic.
Collin Sexton scored 21 points on 6-of-11 shooting in 21 minutes off the bench.

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Writer Chris Lambert writes that Collin Sexton proved his offseason skepticism wrong after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-87 victory over the LA Clippers without Luka Doncic. Sexton recorded 21 points, four rebounds, and two assists in 21 minutes, shooting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc.

Lambert previously argued against spending salary cap space on Sexton instead of relying on Bronny James as the backup point guard. However, Lambert notes that Sexton's offensive spark, including 11 third-quarter points, provided vital relief for Austin Reaves and gave head coach JJ Redick essential scoring depth.

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