US EditionShorthanded Los Angeles Lakers cruise past Trail Blazers: Rapid Reaction
Deandre Ayton scored a season-high 29 points and Nick Smith Jr. added 25 points, helping the Lakers win despite missing six key players, including LeBron James.
- On November 03, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 123-115 at the Moda Center, Portland, Oregon before 17,083 fans.
- A week after Portland's prior win at Crypto.com Arena, the rematch saw both clubs dealing with injuries and the Lakers down to nine available players.
- Deandre Ayton paced the Lakers with 29 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots, while Rui Hachimura scored 28 points as Los Angeles Lakers shot 59% from the field.
- The Lakers rallied from a 13-point deficit and controlled most of the second half, extending their ongoing winning run and snapping Portland's three-game winning streak.
- Despite back spasms, Deandre Ayton started in his first Portland visit since agreeing to a buyout last summer; Portland hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday at the Moda Center.
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DeAndre Ayton is showing signs of great talent in California.
Bronny James Has 'Best Game Of NBA Career' to Seal Lakers Win
Second-year guard Bronny James finished with five points, six assists and a steal in 19 minutes of action as the Los Angeles Lakers romped to a 123-115 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.After the game, Lakers legend James Worthy said Bronny James likely enjoyed the “best game of his NBA career,” citing the second-generation player’s energy, hustle and ability to lock up his opponents with ferocious on-ball defense.“I though…
Lakers’ 3-Man Youth Movement Emerges While Stars Sidelined With Injuries
Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images When the Los Angeles Lakers entered Portland Monday night without LeBron James, Luka Dončić, or Austin Reaves, most expected a grind, maybe a loss. Instead, they walked out with a 123-115 win — and a new story to tell. The stars were missing. The headlines, temporarily, were not. Instead, it was the Lakers’ young players who carried the weight — and then some. Support Local and Independent Sports Writing – Subscribe To…
JJ Redick Raves About Unsung Lakers Player Against Trail Blazers
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers were without Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James on Monday night, so most people assumed the Portland Trail Blazers were poised for an easy victory. But that wasn’t the case, partly because one up-and-coming Lakers player had a night to remember. Nick Smith Jr. was sensational during the game, producing 25 points on 10-of-15 from the floor and shooting 5-of-6 from downtown. Foll…
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