In the NBA Cup Group B group stage, the Lakers defeated the Clippers 135-118.

The US media Real Sports teased James, Reeves and Doncic as small, medium and big dragons respectively with pictures.

James played 32 minutes in the game, making 9 of 15 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers, and 5 of 6 free throws. He scored 25 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.

In this campaign, Doncic played 38 minutes and 16 seconds, making 14 of 30 shots, 7 of 14 three-pointers, 8 of 11 free throws, and scored 43 points, 9 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.

Reeves played 35 minutes, shooting 11 of 16, 2 of 4 three-pointers, 7 of 7 free throws, scoring 31 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals, with a plus-minus of +19.