NBA · Quarter Summary
Portland Opens a Nine-Point Gap as Doncic Shoots 4-for-11
November 7, 2026 · 3:49 AM
The Trail Blazers lead 29-20 after the first quarter, with Deni Avdija setting the pace and Luka Doncic struggling from the floor.
Portland carried a 29-20 lead into the second quarter Friday, outscoring the Lakers by nine in the opening frame. Deni Avdija supplied 6 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 8:29. Luka Doncic has 10 points but is 4-for-11 from the field, including 0-for-3 from deep. Portland entered at 6-1 and No. 4 in the power index, while the 7-2 Lakers are No. 3.
Key Performers
Deni Avdija (POR): 6 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST Luka Doncic (LAL): 10 PTS, 4-for-11 FG