Make It 11 in a Row: A Look at the Clippers’ Remarkable Winning Streak Against the Lakers

The Los Angeles Clippers continued their dominance over the Lakers, beating their crosstown rivals 125-118 on Wednesday night in a game with significant playoff implications.

Lue is the first head coach to begin his tenure with a team by winning his first 11 games against the Lakers.

Sports Brief looks at the Clippers’ remarkable unbeaten run against the 17-time NBA champions.

Clippers win (December 22, 2020)

The Clippers started their dominance over the Lakers on December 22, 2020. Paul George spoiled the Lakers’ ring night, scoring 33 points in the Clips’ 116-109 win, per ESPN.

He shot 13 of 18 from the field with five 3-pointers in his first game since signing a lucrative extension.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 40 points for the Lakers just 72 days after they defeated the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.

Clippers win (April 4, 2021)

The Clippers eased past the Lakers in their game on April 4, 2021, recording a 104-86 win. Marcus Morris and Kawhi Leonard starred for the Clips, who ended their two-game losing skid.

Morris scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the victory. Leonard nearly posted a triple-double, finishing with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.

They wreaked havoc against the Lakers, who were without injured All-Star duo James and Davis.

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Clippers win (May 6, 2021)

The Clippers completed the season sweep of the Lakers on May 6, 2021, pulling off a comfortable 118-94 win. Seven players scored in double figures for the Clips, who moved into the third spot in the Western Conference playoff race.

Davis struggled in this contest, scoring just four points on 2 of 9 shooting from the field. He played just nine minutes after tweaking his ankle.

Clippers win (December 3, 2021)

The Clippers continued their mastery of the Lakers in their first meeting in the 2021-22 regular season, recording a 119-115 win.

Morris led the Clippers with 21 points, while George had 19 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in the victory. James and Davis both had double-doubles in the Lakers' loss.

Clippers win (February 3, 2022)

The Clippers extended their winning streak against the Lakers to five games with a thrilling 111-110 win on February 3, 2022. Reggie Jackson was the hero for the Clips, scoring 25 points, including a driving layup with four seconds left.

The game was tightly contested, with four lead changes in the final 30 seconds. Davis had a chance to win it for the Lakers, but his running floater missed as time expired. He finished with 30 points and 17 rebounds.

Clippers win (February 25, 2022)

The outcome was the same when the two teams faced each other 22 days later, with the Clippers recording a narrow 105-102 win.

The Clips outscored the Lakers 33-24 in the fourth quarter to record the comeback victory. Terrence Mann starred in the win, scoring 19 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

Clippers win (March 3, 2022)

The Clippers completed the season sweep of the Lakers for the second straight year, recording a 132-111 win on March 3, 2022. They had Jackson to thank for the thrashing, with the veteran point guard finishing with 36 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds.

The Clippers pulled away at the start of the second half, unleashing a 23-0 run during the first six minutes of the third quarter. What made the victory even more impressive for the Clips was that they played without Leonard, George, and Norman Powell.

Clippers win (October 20, 2022)

The Clippers continued their dominance of the Lakers in their first meeting in the 2022-23 regular season, recording a 103-97 win.

Leonard scored 14 points in his first game since tearing a ligament in his right knee in a playoff game in June 2021. James scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the 20th home opener of his career.

Clippers win (November 9, 2022)

The Clippers stretched their unbeaten run against the Lakers to nine games with a 114-101 win on November 9, 2022.

James scored 30 points before leaving the court with discomfort in his left leg. The Lakers’ record stood at 2-9 after that loss, with an abysmal 0-5 slate on the road.

Clippers win (January 24, 2023)

The Clippers’ winning streak against the Lakers hit double digits on January 24, 2023. They recorded their 10th consecutive win against their crosstown rivals with a 133-115 victory.

The Clips were red-hot from beyond the arc, hitting 19 3-pointers. Mann, Powell, and Jackson each had four 3-pointers.

They spoiled a spectacular performance by James, who scored 46 points in a losing effort. He made a career-high nine 3-pointers against the Clippers.

Clippers win (April 5, 2023)

The Clippers completed the season sweep of the Lakers for the third straight year, recording a 125-118 win on April 5, 2023. Powell and Leonard starred for the Clips, combining for 52 points in the win.

Russell Westbrook impressed in his first game against his former team, scoring 14 points.

LeBron James scored 33 points, 30 of which came in the second half. Anthony Davis recorded a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

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D'Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley picked up the slack, scoring 24 and 21 points, respectively.