The Los Angeles Clippers faced the Lakers on November 25, 2025, severely short-handed with key players like Bradley Beal and Derrick Jones Jr. sidelined. Despite Kawhi Leonard’s return, the Clippers’ 5-12 record reflected their injury struggles. The Lakers, while missing Deandre Ayton, fielded a more stable roster led by LeBron James and Luka Dončić.
