Lakers cruise to NBA Cup quarterfinals with dominant performance
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Los Angeles, the Lakers defeated the Clippers 135-118 on Tuesday, clinching West Group B in the NBA Cup and advancing to the quarterfinals. Luka Dončić scored 43 points with 13 rebounds and nine assists; Austin Reaves added 31 and LeBron James had 25. James Harden scored 29 for the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard returned with 19. Kris Dunn was ejected late after a collision with Doncic. The Lakers will play the Dallas Mavericks in their final group-play game Friday. Officials noted several slips on the specially designed NBA Cup court during game. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Lakers entered the game on a multi-game winning streak and with NBA Cup stakes.
- 2. Tuesday night: Lakers defeated Clippers 135-118, led by Doncic (43) and Reaves (31).
- 3. Kris Dunn was ejected late after a collision with Luka Dončić.
- 4. Players and reporters noted multiple slips on the specially designed NBA Cup court.
- 5. Lakers clinched West Group B and advanced to the NBA Cup quarterfinals; they will face Dallas in a remaining group game.
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