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Ja Morant, Damian Lillard Lead Unbeaten Trail Blazers Past Lakers 136-129 Despite Luka Doncic’s 41 – WTOP News

Ja Morant and Deni Avdija scored 23 points each, and Damian Lillard hit the late go-ahead 3-pointer as Portland improved to 3-0.

  • On Sunday, Oct. 25, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic led the team to a 132-123 road victory over the Utah Jazz, scoring 52 points and recording 10 assists to overcome an 18-point deficit.
  • Utah overwhelmed Los Angeles early, building a 47-29 first-quarter lead, but the Lakers erased the deficit by halftime behind a strong backcourt response from Doncic and Austin Reaves.
  • A 27-foot 3-pointer from Doncic pushed his total to 50 points with 1:42 remaining, while Lakers guard Austin Reaves hit a 25-foot 'dagger' three with 34 seconds left to secure the win.
  • Lakers center Walker Kessler received a mixed reception in his return to Salt Lake City, contributing two points and seven rebounds against his former team in the victory.
  • Now 3-0, the Lakers continue their championship push with Doncic as the centerpiece, though coach JJ Redick noted the superstar is still finding his rhythm after a slow opening stretch.
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In the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss of the season in a game where Luka Doncic scored 41 points.

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Portland beat Los Angeles 136-129, with outstanding performances by Morant, Avdija and Lillard, who sealed the win with a triple key.Doncic shone with 41 points and nine assists, but did not avoid the first defeat of the season for the Angeline ensemble.

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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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