Luka Dončić Scores 53 as Lakers Beat Trail Blazers 124–118

Luka Dončić scored 53 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124–118 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on November 6. The completed game lifted the Lakers to an 8–2 record, while Portland slipped to 6–2. It was the Trail Blazers’ first road defeat of the season. Dončić made 17 of 33 field-goal attempts, including 5 of 15 from three-point range, and converted 14 of 18 free throws. He also finished with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. His scoring led a Lakers side that made 42 of 93 shots from the floor and 29 of 37 at the free-throw line. Austin Reaves added 25 points for Los Angeles, and Walker Kessler contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds. Deni Avdija had 22 points, 11 assists and 9 rebounds for Portland. Damian Lillard also scored 22 points, making 4 three-pointers and all 8 of his free throws. Portland’s official highlights description said the team had dropped its “first road game of the season after starting 5-0.” The Trail Blazers made 19 three-pointers to the Lakers’ 11 and recorded 29 assists. Los Angeles finished with 15 steals, while Portland committed 24 turnovers compared with the Lakers’ 11.