The NBA 2K26 Summer League featured an electrifying matchup on Monday night as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 67-58 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
The Clippers relied heavily on a suffocating defense that limited the Lakers to just 34.4% shooting from the floor and forced 19 turnovers—just three shy of the Lakers’ total made field goals.
Jordan Miller played a pivotal role in the Clippers’ offense, leading the team with key plays during crunch time. His late-game heroics triggered a scoring run that ultimately secured the win, even as Bronny James kept the Lakers competitive with an impressive individual performance.
The game saw multiple shifts in momentum. The Clippers started strong, building a 22-13 lead by the end of the first quarter, controlling the pace early.
However, the Lakers responded in the second quarter, led by James, outscoring the Clippers 18-10 and closing the gap to just one point at halftime.
The back-and-forth battle continued into the fourth quarter, where the Lakers opened with an 8-0 surge to briefly take the lead. With just over three minutes left, Miller knocked down a crucial three-pointer that erased the Lakers’ advantage and initiated an 11-0 run that closed out the contest.
Miller finished the night with a game-high 19 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Zavier Simpson supported him with 12 points, six assists, four rebounds, and two blocks. Patrick Baldwin Jr. and first-round rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser each added 10 points. Baldwin also contributed seven rebounds and two blocks, while Niederhauser added two rebounds and two steals.
For the Lakers, Bronny James led the charge with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting, also collecting five rebounds and five assists. Cole Swider added 16 points, five rebounds, and three steals.
Dalton Knecht and Christian Koloko contributed eight points each, with Knecht grabbing seven rebounds and Koloko adding three boards and three steals.
The intense Las Vegas clash highlighted the Clippers’ elite defense and Miller’s clutch performance, as they emerged victorious in a thrilling crosstown showdown against the Lakers in the NBA 2K26 Summer League.