The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 116-110 road victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with an impressive performance, contributing 30 points and 13 rebounds. Austin Reaves and Cam Reddish provided valuable support, combining for 18 points in their respective roles.
LeBron James sat out the game due to a left calf contusion, but the Lakers managed to come out on top. D’Angelo Russell played a significant role, tallying 11 points and 11 assists for the team.
On the Blazers’ side, Jerami Grant led their scoring efforts with 23 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter. Shaedon Sharp added 19 points, while Matisse Thybulle, Deandre Ayton, and Skylar Mays each contributed 12 points.
Portland was dealing with several players sidelined due to injuries, including Anfernee Simons, Scoot Henderson, and Malcolm Brogdon. Additionally, Robert Williams III’s season ended due to knee surgery.
The Trail Blazers have experienced a fluctuating performance, dropping three consecutive games after starting the season with three losses.
During the game, the Blazers held a narrow 57-56 lead at halftime, which they extended to 61-56 early in the third quarter. However, the Lakers mounted a comeback, going on a 15-2 run late in the third quarter to take an 81-70 lead. They maintained an advantage of 91-80 going into the final ten minutes of regulation.
The Blazers quickly closed the gap, coming within one point at 93-92 after a 3-pointer by Grant. With 5:03 remaining, the Lakers held a 102-94 lead, but a 7-0 run by the Blazers, including another Grant 3-pointer, narrowed the deficit to 102-101.
In the final moments of the game, Davis and Rui Hachimura helped the Lakers secure a 112-106 lead with 1:19 left. The Lakers held on for the victory, with Lonzo Ball making four crucial free throws in the last 16 seconds.