The LA Clippers led 22-13 after one quarter before holding on for a 67-58 win against the LA Lakers on Monday. Poor execution led to 36 turnovers combined, an issue that made the game sloppy and uneven. The Clippers did enough to pull off the win.
Jordan Miller led the winning team with 19 points. Among Clippers starters, only Cam Christie failed to hit double-digit scoring.
Bronny James dropped 12 of his 17 points in the first half when he could not miss a shot. Cole Swider continued his solid summer league campaign with 16 points, five rebounds and three steals.

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LA Clippers vs LA Lakers player stats and box score
LA Clippers player stats and box score
LA Lakers player stats and box score
LA Clippers vs LA Lakers Game Summary
The LA Clippers and the LA Lakers faced off on Monday in the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas. The Clippers, 2-0 in the tournament, looked to keep their unbeaten run. Cam Christie, Jordan Miller, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Kobe Sanders and Trentyn Flowers hoped to lead the Clippers again.
After a long delay, the Clippers-Lakers encounter finally got going before a restless crowd at the Thomas & Mack Center. Behind a balanced attack led by Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Zavier Simpson, the Clippers raced to a 22-13 lead after one quarter.
Turnovers and lack of chemistry became a prevalent theme in the second quarter for both teams. It wasn't until late in the period that the flow and rhythm of the game improved.
The Lakers' surge with two minutes left allowed them to trail by just 32-31 at halftime. Bronny James shot 4-for-4, including 2-for-2 from deep, and went 2-for-2 from the free-throw line for 12 points, four rebounds and three assists.
The second-quarter struggle continued for both teams in the third period. Sloppy plays made it a 16-12 stretch favoring the Clippers, who entered the final frame with a 48-43 lead. The Clippers went 0-for-6 from behind the arc but had more success in attacking the paint.
Bronny James, who could not miss in the first half, went 0-for-2 but handed two assists. Dalton Knecht, Christian Koloko and DJ Steward combined to keep the Lakers within striking distance.
The LA Clippers were just a little bit better in the fourth quarter to beat the LA Lakers 67-58.
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