Trail Blazers beat Lakers 136-129 at Crypto.com Arena
Portland’s 3-0 start continued as the Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 136-129, handing the Lakers their first loss of the season.
Key points
- Portland won 136-129, moving to a 3-0 record.
- Lakers fell to 0-1 after losing to the Blazers.
- Luka Dončić scored 41 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds.
- Austin Reaves had 20+ points and 4 assists for the Lakers.
- Walker Kessler said the Lakers’ offense is strong but defense needs work.
In a matchup of two undefeated teams, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 136-129 at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night.
The win moved Portland to a 3-0 record, while the Lakers suffered their first loss of the season, dropping to 0-1.
Luka Dončić recorded his second consecutive game with at least 40 points, finishing with 41 points, nine assists and five rebounds, and he scored 16 points in the opening quarter.
Austin Reaves contributed his fourth straight game with at least 20 points and added four assists.
Portland’s scoring surge came from Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Jrue Holiday and Deni Avdija, each posting more than 20 points.
The Lakers led by as many as 11 points in the first quarter, but the Blazers outscored them in the second and third quarters and posted a 34‑26 advantage in the fourth.
After the loss, center Walker Kessler said the Lakers have relied heavily on their offense, noting the team averages the league’s second‑most points per game at 129.3.
Guard Austin Reaves added that the team’s game‑plan discipline was lacking and that defensive execution needed improvement.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the Trail Blazers vs. Lakers game?
The Trail Blazers defeated the Lakers 136-129 at Crypto.com Arena.
How many points did Luka Dončić score in the game?
Luka Dončić scored 41 points, with 9 assists and 5 rebounds.
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