Kawhi Leonard says the Clippers must force star scorers to pass after falling to 5-13 in a blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Cup.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 135-118 for their fifth consecutive victory. Luka Doncic had 43 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds, and LeBron James added 25 points.

The Los Angeles Lakers' main trio continues to shine, as LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves led the way in Tuesday's 135-118 win over the Los Angeles Clippers to advance to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup.

Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James lead Lakers to 135-118 win over Clippers, revealing a blueprint for NBA championship run.

The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers face off in a crucial NBA Cup group stage game Tuesday night with major implications for the tournament bracket.

The Wizards fended off elimination from the NBA Cup on Tuesday night while picking up their second win of the season. Washington cruised to a stunning blowout win over the Atlanta Hawks at Capital One Arena. That marked the franchise’s first win in more than a month, and their first home win since April.

Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers face James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and their cross-town rival, the LA Clippers, in this Tuesday night NBA matchup at Crypto.com Arena.