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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic took issue with the “dangerous” NBA Cup court during Tuesday night’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Doncic scored 43 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds as the Lakers won 135-118. But the exotic courts that are meant to distinguish the NBA Cup game from a regular game came under scrutiny from the Slovenian superstar.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic celebrates his three-point basket during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game 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 lot. You could see a lot of players slipping. That’s dangerous, man.”
It was the Lakers’ first NBA Cup game at Crypto.com Arena after starting group play on the road. Doncic said he couldn’t remember if the courts were that slippery when the team played the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) pressures Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half of an NBA Championship basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
“I think they’re just new courts, so it’s a little difficult,” Doncic said. “He needs to…play some games.”
The Lakers improved to 13-4 on the 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, earning a spot in the quarterfinals with their victory over the Clippers.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) high-fives guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of an NBA Cup basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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“I don’t think I ever 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.”
