Clippers vs. Lakers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Los Angeles Clippers (30-31) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (31-31) at STAPLES Center Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Friday February 25, 2022 Los Angeles Clippers 0, Los Angeles Lakers 0 (10:00 pm ET) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Rylan Stiles @ …

The Los Angeles Clippers (30-31) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (31-31) at STAPLES Center

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Friday February 25, 2022

Los Angeles Clippers 0, Los Angeles Lakers 0 (10:00 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tre Mann playing off each other “I thought they were both really good.” Mention’s they had a hard time keeping Shai out the paint, he did a good job attacking. Mentions “he made the right plays” – 9:57 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Austin Reaves gets his first start of the season/NBA career: pic.twitter.com/mEr4HiffJU9:55 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Ready to work.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/1mmejehDX39:50 PM

Kristina Pink @Kristina_Pink
Back from the All-Star Break! Clippers vs Lakers coming up next on ⁦@BallySportWest⁩ pic.twitter.com/eboUXnKvlI9:45 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
First start for AR
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/e0LgFph8VJ9:41 PM

Royce Young @royceyoung
Thunder win a wild one in overtime. SGA with 36-8-5 (13-24 shooting), Tre Mann with 22 and some quality balance from Poku (13 points), Maledon (14), Bazley (14 and 10 rebounds). – 9:39 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Back to hoopin’.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/MGxYC0ycSy9:38 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Got a question earlier today about why the investment in Jason Preston.
There’s a chance he’s QB2 next season, that’s why… pic.twitter.com/EqNVftybej9:33 PM

Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Welcome back, LA basketball:
LAC
Marcus Morris Sr.
Nicolas Batum
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
Reggie Jackson
LAL
LeBron James
Trevor Ariza
Dwight Howard
Austin Reaves
Russell Westbrook – 9:33 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Great composure by Tre Mann to slow up on that fastbreak and find a trailing SGA. – 9:33 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. the Clippers:
Dwight Howard
LeBron James
Trevor Ariza
Austin Reaves
Russell Westbrook – 9:33 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
Austin Reaves getting his first career start tonight along with Trevor Ariza, Dwight Howard, LeBron and Russ – 9:31 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Austin Reaves and Dwight Howard have entered the starting lineup chat pic.twitter.com/iGorSylRFI9:31 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers going with a traditional center tonight vs LAC pic.twitter.com/1tlz1Gxh3y9:31 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Another new starting lineup for LAL, featuring Austin Reaves in his first career start:
Westbrook, Reaves, LeBron, Ariza and Howard – 9:31 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Terry: 23 PTS, 9 AST
Kelly: 23 PTS, 5 3PT
Trez: 20 PTS, 10 REB
Melo: 13 PTS, 6 AST, 5 REB
PJ: 13 PTS, 5 REB
Miles: 11 PTS, 10 REB, 7 AST
#AllFly  | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/tSijPEUdNt9:31 PM

Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
And for the 30th time now, the boys have requested ‘Space Jam 2’ for pizza and movie night 🍕 🍿
@LeBron James @TheSpringHillCo @uninterrupted pic.twitter.com/89foXsVvJ09:28 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I’ll be paying extra attention to how Clippers start tonight’s road game against the Lakers.
Clippers have won each of last 5 meetings, and won first quarter in all of them. The last time Clippers led after the first quarter vs Lakers and lost was Christmas 2016. – 9:25 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers down 123-120 with 8.9 seconds left after Tre Mann sinks two free throws. – 9:21 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
With Indiana’s defense shading way over to basically double-team SGA the moment he crossed halfcourt, Tre Mann has made the Pacers pay with a flurry of brilliant drives and floaters. Really impressive. – 9:16 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs have started 7 of 7 from the field (including a Dwight Powell 3-pointer, so you know it’s legit) and are on track to never miss another basket again. – 9:14 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Tyrese Haliburton scores a pull up jumper to tie it, Tre Mann scores and then Jalen Smith scores and then SGA scores. OKC up 119-117. #Pacers9:14 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Some back to work fits.
📸 | @Lexus Looks pic.twitter.com/k5vEZmCIti9:07 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Walkin’ in 𝓢𝓽𝔂𝓵𝓮.
📸 | @Lexus Looks pic.twitter.com/YaZrSju1dJ8:57 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Answering @Dave McMenamin question about possibly holding back some of playbook with consideration of possible Play-In matchup with Lakers, Ty Lue says “We’re fighting for our lives” … playoffs are basically here for these teams. – 8:40 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ty Lue on Natalie Nakase’s new gig with the Las Vegas Aces: “The Aces did a great job” hiring her because she’s such a coaching talent. Credits her for much of Terance Mann’s development. (Mann’s mom, of course, was an assistant in the WNBA with the Atlanta Dream.) – 8:38 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
In regard to Paul George’s recovery, Ty Lue repeats his familiar refrain: “Hope is stronger than fear.”
And tonight’s refrain: “The most important thing is he’s feeling better.” – 8:34 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers coach Ty Lue said Paul George is “feeling better” after his MRI result but that he will “need more time.” Asked if PG could still return this season, Lue said he’s not sure. – 8:33 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Ty Lue said Paul George is “feeling better” and “making progress.” But Lue said PG “needs more time.” Timetable unclear. Will PG return this season? Lue: “I’m not sure.” – 8:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue says that Paul George will need more time even though he is feeling better. – 8:32 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Carmelo Anthony injured hamstring 3 weeks ago at LA, but will not be on a minute restriction tonight coming out of the All-Star break. – 8:27 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Nights in the City 🌃
#LakeShow x @bibigoUSA pic.twitter.com/fGNi0icbuM8:27 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
No restrictions on Carmelo Anthony’s minutes tonight in his first game back after missing five ahead of the break. Vogel did say they may try to limit the number of minutes he plays consecutively within one stretch. – 8:25 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Frank Vogel said Carmelo Anthony won’t have a minutes restriction, but will handle his workload responsibly – 8:25 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Frank Vogel pre-Clippers: Says Carmelo Anthony isn’t on a minutes limit, but “we’ll try not to blow out his minutes” and “keep him in shorter runs.” – 8:24 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
James Harden will be good in the Sixers offense because Doc is already utilizing him out of 21 series, which is where Harden exceeds with a Big that’s an offensive threat. Doc ran 21 series a ton with the Clippers. – 8:24 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
The Thunder’s 40 points in the second quarter marked a season high. Previous high was 37 on Oct. 27 against the Lakers. – 8:23 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Regarding LeBron’s defensive responsibilities when playing mostly as a center (in AD’s absence), Frank Vogel said they aren’t necessarily harder, but just different. LeBron is able to function in either role, which isn’t something many players can do. – 8:22 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
If Rose is back in one week, it means he misses tonight vs MIA, vs. PHI and @ PHI. If he’s back in two weeks, he will also miss @ PHX, @ LAC, @ SAC, and @ DAL.
That’s 3-7 games. Could be only 15-16 games remaining in the season when he returns. – 8:03 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Tre Mann is 3-3 from 3 to start the game, including one from 30 feet.
Mann’s scoring was one of the best in the 2021 rookie class. The only worries about his offense were his athleticism and playmaking. And he’s had some of the best dunks and passes from any rookie this season. – 7:34 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
What’s the state of the Lakers and Clippers after the All-Star break? I discuss that and more on @NBATV. Tune in at 5 pm PT! – 7:27 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA and Tre Mann racing to see who can get to 30 first tonight. – 7:26 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
rich paul having to meet with the lakers in february to assure them lebron won’t look to leave or get pelinka fired for doing what lebron and ad wanted is a perfect encapsulation of this lakers season – 7:25 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Tre Mann with a deep, deep 3-pointer. He and SGA have nine points each, and 18 of the Thunder’s 20. – 7:25 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Back for the final stretch.
⏰: 7 PT
📺: @SpectrumSN & ESPN
📻: 710 ESPN & 1330 KWKW
#LakeShow x @SociosUSA
nba.com/lakers/news/th…7:22 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
I’ve (unfairly) been resistant to DeMar DeRozan being an MVP candidate but it’s getting impossible to ignore. In my opinion, if Steph or LeBron were unleashing offensively like this and in first they would be the clear favourite. Factor in key Bulls injuries. Just a nuts season. – 7:15 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Tre Mann initiates the first possession. Everyone freak out! – 7:12 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
The Mavericks announced today they have signed forward Moses Wright to a two-way contract. Wright (6-8, 226) went undrafted in 2021 and signed with the Agua Caliente Clippers of the G League. Wright has averaged 17.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.9 blocks in 17 games. – 7:12 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: @Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul met with Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka on Tuesday, insisting there’s no movement to seek changes in management and LeBron James’ primary objective is remaining a Laker and restoring team to championship contention. es.pn/36wuW6T7:08 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
The Dallas Mavericks have signed Moses Wright to a two-way contract.
Wright has averaged 17.6 points (.583 FG%, .407 3FG%), 8.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.9 blocks in 17 appearances (all starts) with the Agua Caliente Clippers this season.
Wright will wear #5 for Dallas. pic.twitter.com/CAemDseIF37:07 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Play Lakers Pick ‘Em for your chance to win a Wayne Ellington autographed basketball 🏀 – 7:00 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
All-NBA on Feb 25
1st Team
G: Curry
G: DeRozan
F: Giannis
F: Jokic
C: Embiid
2nd Team
G: Morant
G: Booker
F: LeBron
F: Butler
C: Gobert
3rd Team
G: Luka
G: Trae
F: Tatum
F: Siakam
C: Allen – 6:44 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
The Thunder is starting SGA, Mann, Wiggins, Bazley and Roby – 6:38 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
At no. 1, THE COMEBACK CLIPS!
Top 🔟 Moments of the Season. pic.twitter.com/xQvD5MdWqf5:49 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Previously on Clippers Basketball…
📼 Roll The Tape vs. Lakers pic.twitter.com/py4Ln5mE9c4:39 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
#ClipperNation! At no. 2, The LA Clippers defeat the Lakers
Top 🔟 Moments of the Season. pic.twitter.com/ISyMEWWE2W4:08 PM

Ric Bucher @RicBucher
LeBron’s leverage: Include Bronny guarantee in Lakers extension foxsports.com/stories/nba/le…4:01 PM