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Lakers Edge Clippers; Leonard Exits With Ankle Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers 125-122 on Friday, with Kawhi Leonard exiting late due to left ankle soreness.

The Lakers secured the win behind Luka Doncic's 38-point performance, while the Clippers are now concerned about Leonard's health after he left the game with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

Leonard's injury occurred when the Clippers were down by three, and they suffered another blow when Bennedict Mathurin fouled out after scoring 26 points in a valiant effort to stay close.