Doncic’s 16 Ignite Lakers’ 38-Point First-Quarter Surge

The Lakers lead Portland 40-35 early in the second quarter after taking the opening period 38-32. Los Angeles erupted for 38 in the first, with Luka Doncic supplying 16 points in 12 minutes on 4-of-8 shooting and a perfect 6-of-6 at the line. Ja Morant has kept Portland within reach, scoring 10 points in 6:55 while making all three of his field-goal attempts and all four free throws. The Trail Blazers have outscored the Lakers 3-2 in the early second quarter, trimming the margin from six to five.