NBA 2025: Blazers Outplay Lakers Despite Reaves’ 41-Point Effort In 122-108 Win
Injury-hit Los Angeles Lakers fell 122-108 to the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, missing seven players including LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Austin Reaves carried the load again, scoring 41 points a night after his 51-point outburst in Sacramento, tying Elgin Baylor’s franchise record for most points in the first four games of a season (143). But with limited ballhandlers and 25 turnovers leading to 30 points for Portland, the Lakers couldn’t keep up. Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton added 16 each, while Deni Avdija (25) and Jrue Holiday (24) powered the Portland Trail Blazers past a depleted Los Angeles Lakers side.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) shoots the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ethan Swope
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) watch from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ethan Swope
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) is defended by Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ethan Swope
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ethan Swope
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) drives the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ethan Swope
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht (4) is defended by Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ethan Swope
Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara, center left, is defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ethan Swope
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. | Photo: AP/Ethan Swope
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