NBA scores: Lakers secure spot in Cup quarterfinals

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic took issue with the “dangerous” NBA Cup court in Tuesday night’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Doncic had 43 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds as the Lakers cruised to a 135-118 victory. But the exotic courts meant to set the NBA Cup game apart from a regular game have come under scrutiny by the Slovenian superstar.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Lakers guard Luka Doncic celebrates his three-point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

“Adjust the courts, please,” Doncic said. “It’s just slippery. It’s dangerous…I slipped a few times. You could see a lot of players slipping. It’s dangerous, man.”

This was the Lakers’ first NBA Cup game at Crypto.com Arena after starting group play on the road. Doncic said he didn’t remember if the courts were this slippery when the team played the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA 2026 DRAFT NO. 1 CHOOSE THE RATINGS: WILL PETERSON, DYBANTSA OR BOOZER COME FIRST?

Lakers guard Luka Doncic pressures Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

“I think it’s just new pitches, so it’s a little difficult,” Doncic said. “We need to…play some games.”

The Lakers improved to 13-4 this season and were tied for second in the Western Conference through their first 17 games. They have won each of their three NBA Cup games so far, clinching a spot in the quarterfinals with their victory against the Clippers.

Lakers forward LeBron James keeps high-fives Luka Doncic during the NBA Cup game against the Clippers on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

“I think I’ve never made it past the group stage, so it’s something new for me,” Doncic said. “I played it in Spain, something like that, so I like it.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Follow Fox News Digital sports coverage on and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.