Before the Lakers took the court Saturday night, they added two more starters and a key reserve to the injured list. But the Lakers still had LeBron James and they hoped he could carry them past Portland.
The NBA is set for a crucial matchup as the Portland Trail Blazers clash with the Los AngelesLakers... However, the Los Angeles Lakers have scored the same in 29 out of 39 matches played this season, so speculations are tougher than usual.
The scuffling Los AngelesLakers (24-15) hit the road on Saturday night with four losses in their last five games as they visit a Portland Trail Blazers (20-22) club that has six wins in its last eight contests ... The Los Angeles Lakers won 110-102.
Deni Avdija has been ruled out of the Blazers’ Saturday nighthome game against the Los AngelesLakers, ensuring he will miss his third consecutive outing ... Los Angeles Lakers ... The Blazers and Lakers play at 7 p.m.