After Portland tied it at 81 in the fourth quarter, Austin Reaves gave the Lakers the lead again with a scoop shot. James then kicked things into a higher gear.

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The Los Angeles Lakers scored a much-needed win on Thursday night over the Portland Trail Blazers, and Austin Reaves was all over the victory. With Luka Doncic out because of his healing calf injury,

On Saturday, the Portland Trail Blazers (23-33) host the Charlotte Hornets (14-40) at the Moda Center, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place. The Trail Blazers fell 110-102 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday in their first game after the All-Star break.

The Portland Trail Blazers returned to action Thursday night following the All-Star break, eager to continue chasing a play-in berth in the Western Conference. To start things off, the Blazers hosted the Los Angeles Lakers,

Austin Reaves doesn't think the Los Angeles Lakers teams in previous years would've won their game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James grimaces during the national anthem before an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer) Another milestone awaits LeBron James: 50,

The Lakers have lost 13 of their last 14 games to Denver, and they were eliminated by Jokic's crew in both of the last postseasons. They're coming off a strenuous 110-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday in which LeBron James scored 40 points for the second time as a 40-year-old.

The Portland Trail Blazers will need more consistent production from rookie center Donovan Clingan than they received during Thursday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers to remain in contention for a postseason berth.