Slow start costs Lakers in rivalry loss to Clippers
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The Los Angeles Lakers could not overcome a sluggish opening stretch on January 23, 2026, falling to the crosstown Los Angeles Clippers.
A slow first quarter left the Lakers chasing the game the rest of the night. Though they trimmed the deficit at times, the advantage the Clippers built early proved decisive.
The loss adds another chapter to the city rivalry, with the Lakers left to rue missed opportunities in the opening minutes.
Source: New York Post
