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“(AP) — Quentin Grimes scored 23 points, Collin Sexton added a season-high 21 points off the bench, and the Los Angeles Lakers — without Luka Doncic — beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-87 on Wednesday night for the second time in a week.”

“And against the Clippers, which was the second night of the back-to-back set after Tuesday’s home loss to the Trail Blazers, the circumstances were being without superstar guard Luka Doncic (back tightness) and Ziaire Williams (left foot soreness).”

“Luka Doncic (back tightness) and Ziaire Williams (left foot soreness) are out against the Clippers on Wednesday in the second night of a back-to-back following the Lakers’ 136-129 loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.”

“Luka Doncic (league-leading 36.2 points per game) is having an MVP-caliber start to the season, but this past week exposed some flaws.”

“SAN FRANCISCO — The game couldn’t have started better for the Lakers, who were fueled by a signature Luka Doncic scoring early scoring flurry Friday night in Chase Center.”

“(AP) — Quentin Grimes scored 23 points, Collin Sexton added a season-high 21 points off the bench, and the Los Angeles Lakers — without Luka Doncic — beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the second time in a week.”

“SALT LAKE CITY — Luka Doncic’s offensive flurry to close out the Lakers’ comeback road win over the Jazz on Sunday drew all of the attention.”

“The Lakers have one of the top four players in the NBA in Luka Doncic, but they lost one of the greatest players of all-time.”

“(AP) — Luka Doncic has been a leader and a star ever since he was a teenager at Real Madrid, so his new role this fall as the clear focal point of the Los Angeles Lakers is nothing new.”

“And Yaxel Lendeborg is a ton of fun on and off the court, including recently making waves for saying he lost all respect for Luka Doncic. 27.”

“The forward has drawn his share of attention already after he said he “lost all respect” for Luka Doncic and called out the Lakers star for “complaining” in a season-opening 127-105 loss at Los Angeles.”

“Fortunately, Luka Doncic is picking up the tab.”

““I think going from 31 to 46 wins (as they did from 2024-25 to 2025-26), it’s not easy in this league to make that kind of jump and we know the next jump is going to be even harder,” general manager Bobby Webster said.”

“And Ziaire Williams, the 6-foot-10 forward who’s in contention for a spot in the starting lineup, is dealing with a foot contusion after having only played in the Lakers’ preseason-opening win over the Kings on Oct. 5.”

“The obvious clarity: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler would make up 60% of the team’s first unit.”

“Lakers coach JJ Redick had a meeting with Luka Doncic on Wednesday, something he plans to do with each player.”

“Redick then inspired the Lakers to believe they could win without their two-highest scorers in the playoffs.”

“And your chemistry with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves?”It’s not hard to be a fit when the guys are as good as they are,” he said.”

“This is the fourth iteration of FOTF (#1, #2, #3), which began in February 2025 after the Luka Doncic trade and is now a biannual tradition.”

“Sure, the Lakers jumped to a 3-0 series lead over them last postseason without Doncic and Austin Reaves, but both teams are going to look completely different in October.”

“Miffed that the Mavericks sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster trade, Nelson wore a pair of Doncic's signature Jordan Brand sneakers to the awards ceremony.”