Coach Tyronn Lue says the Clippers took “a lot of good shots that we just didn’t make” in 108-102 loss, their fifth defeat in six games since the All-Star break.

The Clippers thought they were pulling away from the Lakers this season, but LeBron James and company have chased them down.

Clippers guard Ben Simmons has been downgraded to questionable with left knee soreness. Simmons entered the day as not on the injury report, but his status now comes into question. Simmons started the season with the Brooklyn Nets but was bought out of his expiring contract after the trade deadline and joined the Clippers.