Lakers Lock In Second Straight Win
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Portland Trail Blazers, 116-110, at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday evening.

The game got out to a tight start with a few lead changes in the first quarter, before the Lakers took a three-point edge into the second. The Trail Blazers came out stronger in the second and pulled ahead to a one-point advantage by halftime. The hosts turned it up a notch in the third and outscored the Blazers, 35-23, to make it an 11-point game heading into the final quarter. The visitors kept up the fight in the fourth, but it was not enough as the Lakers held on to close out their second straight win. This marks the third straight loss for the Trail Blazers.

Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 30 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and three blocks, in 41 minutes. Rui Hachimura followed up with 19 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals, while Cam Reddish and Austin Reaves added 18 points each. The Lakers shot 48.8 percent from the field, including just 4-for-19 from deep.

Meanwhile, Jerami Grant led the Trail Blazers with 23 points, five rebounds and a block, in 41 minutes. Shaedon Sharpe followed up with 19 points, three rebounds and four assists, while Skylar Mays totaled 15 points, four rebounds and 12 assists. The Blazers shot 50 percent from the field, including 13-for-37 from long range.

The Trail Blazers (3-6) will look to get back on track as they clash with the Jazz in Utah on Tuesday. The Lakers (5-5) play host to the Grizzlies on Tuesday.
Posted on: 11/12/2023 9:45 PM
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