Los Angeles carries a narrow 73-68 edge into the second half after Portland trimmed the gap in a high-scoring second quarter.
The Lakers set the pace with 38 points in the first quarter, then took a 73-68 halftime lead despite Portland winning the second quarter 36-35. Luka Doncic has 24 points and four assists, while Austin Reaves added 14 points, five assists and four rebounds. Ja Morant is perfect from the field at 5-for-5, with 15 points, keeping Portland within five. After the break, watch whether the Blazers can turn that second-quarter push into a lead—and whether Los Angeles can keep feeding Doncic and Reaves.
Key Performers
Luka Doncic (Lakers): 24 points, 4 assists Austin Reaves (Lakers): 14 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds Ja Morant (Trail Blazers): 15 points, 5-for-5 shooting