The Slovenian star nearly set a new high in his Lakers career with 31 points against the Los Angeles Clippers, a frequent playoff foe during his time with the Dallas Mavericks against whom he averaged 32.6 points per game. The Lakers won 106-102, their fifth straight win as well as their fifth straight win over the Clippers.

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-102 for their fifth consecutive victory. Luka Doncic scored 31 points on his 26th birthday and LeBron James had 28 points and 13 rebounds.

The Los Angeles Lakers had a big game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday evening. It was a game that they wanted to win to keep their push up the Western Conference standings. They were able to do that,