Clippers defeat Lakers 125-118 in a crucial win that improves their playoff seeding chances, tying them with Golden State for fifth place in the West. Norman Powell and Kawhi Leonard scored 27 and 25 points, respectively, while LeBron James led the Lakers with 33 points.
The Lakers, who had already secured at least a play-in spot, are looking to finish in the top six to earn a guaranteed postseason spot. The Clippers own the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Lakers, who have won four in a row and seven of eight before this loss.
