Lakers, Clippers win close games, but Kings fall in OT

Both local NBA teams won close road games on Tuesday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers (now 24-28) defeated the New York Nets 129-123 in overtime. LeBron James, back in the lineup after missing the previous game with a sore foot, scored 28 points. Anthony Davis also returned and scored 27.

In Chicago, the Los Angeles Clippers (29-25) beat the Bulls 108-103. Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 36 points. With the wins, the Clippers remain in second place in the National Basketball Association Pacifc Division and the Lakers in fifth (and last place) in division.

Hockey action saw the Los Angeles Kings (28-18-7) lose 5-4 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh. Despite the defeat, the Kings remain tied for first place in the NHL Pacific Division with the Seattle Kraken.