Russo Ty Lue said there was an added emphasis for the Clippers to get Doncic involved in more ball-screen action defensively as the game hit crunch time. Lue thought Doncic was "tired and worn out."

Lakers allow a wide open layup and Doncic bows his head in disappointment

The Lakers have been linked to Thunder guard Lu Dort as a potential trade target to pair with Luka Doncic

Luka looking upset on the bench over Rui not being in for the last possession

Lu Dort gets 3 quick fouls early in the 2nd half putting him in foul trouble 4 foulsHacks Ayton and grabs LeBron in two different instancesHe also hit a 3Gets subbed out

2025-2026 Luka Doncic

Dirk Nowitzki after game 2 The Lakers are always the ones who usually win the free throw battle This is new to them that they're getting clobbered more often