Los Angeles erased a seven-point halftime deficit with a dominant third quarter, taking an 87-75 lead into the fourth.
The Lakers turned a seven-point halftime deficit into an 87-75 lead through three quarters Friday, outscoring Portland 34-15 in the third. After trailing 60-53 at the break, Los Angeles surged ahead by 12 with a 19-point advantage in the quarter. Luka Doncic has poured in 40 points, while Walker Kessler has added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Damian Lillard leads Portland with 17 points, but the Trail Blazers face a steep fourth-quarter climb.
Key Performers
Luka Doncic (Lakers): 40 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists Walker Kessler (Lakers): 12 points, 10 rebounds Damian Lillard (Trail Blazers): 17 points