LeBron James hit a career-high nine 3-pointers while scoring 46 points

But the Los Angeles Clippers hit 19 3-pointers

James hit his record ninth 3-pointer with 6:45 to play

Norman Powell had 22 points and Reggie Jackson added 19 for the Clippers

Russell Westbrook scored 17 points and Thomas Bryant added 15 for the Lakers.

Paul George had 27 points and nine rebounds

Kawhi Leonard added 25 points in the Clippers’ third straight win overall.

The Clippers hit a season-high 15 3-pointers in the first half.

While scoring a season-high 77 points and jumping to a 23-point halftime lead

The Lakers never caught up after falling behind by 23 points.