The LA Lakers took control of the second half to beat the LA Clippers in NBA Cup play on Tuesday night at the Crypto.com Arena. Luka Doncic had a huge first half, scoring 32 of his 43 points.

The injury-depleted Clippers entered their matchup with the Lakers knowing the stakes: survive, or watch their NBA Cup hopes disappear. A Lakers win would clinch the group outright, while the Clippers needed either a Memphis loss or a statement victory to stay alive.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis. Follow along for live updates.

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The Dallas Mavericks and LA Lakers renewed their rivalry in an NBA Cup game at the Crypto.com Arena on Friday.

Luka Doncic had 33 points and 11 rebounds and LeBron James scored 17 points in his first road game of the season as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 108-106.

Lakers' Luka Doncic makes NBA history not done since Warriors legend in 1966 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Luka Doncic's season has gotten off to a prolific start.

In the Thunder vs. Lakers game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander comfortably led the defending champions past Luka Doncic's side.

The NBA has heeded the complaints of Luka Doncic and others. Technicians from the NBA’s court vendor have deemed that the Lakers’ playing court for NBA Cup games is unplayable, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Friday.