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Player Grades: Lakers vs. Clippers

When the Lakers built out their team with more depth this offseason, a game like this was likely what they had in mind. At the start of five games in seven nights and on the second night of the back-to-back…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:45 AM
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Clippers
Key Things to Know
  • Jacob Rude graded every Lakers player following the team's 103-87 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers.
  • Collin Sexton earned an A+ grade after scoring 21 points in 21 minutes off the bench.
  • Quentin Grimes scored a team-high 23 points to earn an A grade with Luka Dončić rested.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jacob Rude graded the Los Angeles Lakers players following their 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers earned the win despite resting star Luka Dončić alongside sidelined players Ziaire Williams, Adou Thiero, and Cameron Carr, relying instead on squad depth during the second night of a back-to-back.

Collin Sexton earned the top grade of A+ after scoring 21 points off the bench, while Quentin Grimes also received an A with a team-high 23 points. Matisse Thybulle received an A for a 15-point outing, whereas Austin Reaves earned a C after committing eight turnovers.

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