Kawhi scores 14 in return, Clippers hold off Lakers 103-97


              Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, walks back to the bench as head coach Darvin Ham stands on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, second from right, talks with Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, second from left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr., left, reaches in on Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall, center, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, defends and guard Patrick Beverley watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, below, tries to shoot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis fouls him during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, below, tries to shoot as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis fouls him during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, passes as he runs into Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard gestures after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Robert Covington defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James tosses powder in the air prior to an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, right, celebrates during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, center, dunks as Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, left, and guard Paul George defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Kawhi scores 14 in return, Clippers hold off Lakers 103-97