The Lakers clinched the top spot in their NBA Cup group with a blowout win over the Clippers on Tuesday, 135-118.

After a close game throughout the first three quarters, the purple and gold blew the game open in the fourth quarter, outscoring their rivals 37-24 in the final frame.

The game started with an offensive-heavy pace for both teams. Luka and Hachimura combined for 11 of the first 15 points for the Lakers while Kris Dunn had seven points for the Clippers.

Luka was hot from behind the arc, draining five triples in the first quarter as he raced into double figures with 20 points.

James Harden, meanwhile, was up to eight points. Neither team played good defense, which led to a shootout with both teams shooting over 50% from the field. A 3-pointer from Harden put the Clippers up by

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