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Defense has been the mantra for the Portland Trail Blazers throughout the early part of the 2024-25 season. Though it was inevitable there would be speed bumps in their approach, it wasn’t expected for those to come against a conference rival missing its top three players and playing on the road in the second night […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Despite the trio of Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and LeBron James all being out with injury, the Lakers had one of the most memorable wins in recent years, knocking off the Blazers, 123-115. Nick Smith Jr. caught fire in the second half, pouring in 25 points on 10-15 shooting overall and 5-6 shooting from range. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers are moving to the second half, and so is our GameDay Thread! Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (4-2) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (5-2) – Mon. Nov. 3 – 7pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 1 read
After downing the Denver Nuggets in dramatic fashion on Friday, the Portland Trail Blazers face another tough test at the Moda Center tonight: the Luka Doncic-led Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams are riding three-game winning streaks. Who can keep that momentum going to a fourth straight win? Time to find out! Here’s how to watch […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday and forward Deni Avdija have both been nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, the league announced today. The Blazers went 3-0 during that span, with wins over the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets, bringing their […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 4 reads
After some bright spots in his rookie season and a promising Summer League, Bronny’s sophomore season with the Lakers hasn’t started on a particularly great foot. With injuries affording him some cameos early in the year, Bronny hasn’t impressed, to say the least. However, head coach JJ Redick and his staff continued to allow him […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 1 read
After picking up a win over the Heat on Sunday, the Lakers appear to be effectively punting the second night of the back-to-back on Monday. Hours before the game, the team announced that both Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves would be out. Deandre Ayton, who missed Sunday’s game with back spasms, is questionable. Maxi Kleber, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will miss L.A.’s game with the Portland Trail Blazers tonight, joining LeBron James on the injury list. Doncic is suffering from a lower leg contusion while Reaves has groin soreness. The cumulative effect is like seeing the Fantastic Four assemble without Mister […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers are staying at home to take on the Los Angeles Lakers for the second game of a brief three game homestand. This is the second meeting between the two teams in the young 2025-26 NBA season. Portland came away with the win in the first contest, but the Lakers now have […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Sportsbooks have listed player props for Jrue Holiday, Austin Reaves and others when the Portland Trail Blazers host the Los Angeles Lakers at Moda Center on Monday at 10 p.m. ET. How to Watch Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Date: Monday, November 3, 2025 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: KUNP, SportsNet LA, and NBA TV Live Stream: Fubo Location: Portland, Oregon Venue: Moda Center NBA Props Today: Portland Trail Blazers Jrue Holiday Props PTS REB AST 3PM ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 2 reads
LOS ANGELES – This year’s iteration of the Lakers will go as far as Luka Dončić, LeBron James and Austin Reaves take them. But that’s more of an endgame reality. To not only survive but thrive during the 82-game gauntlet that is the NBA season, the Lakers will need everyone to pull their weight, including players […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 1 read
Once the news that LeBron James would be sidelined for the opening weeks of the season came out, the belief was that Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves would have to carry the team as far as they could. With that in mind, to see the Lakers win by double digits in a game where Luka […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 4 reads
After taking care of business at home against the Miami Heat on Sunday, the Lakers (5-2) are quickly back on the road as they take on the Portland Trail Blazers (4-2) on Monday. This will be the second time these two teams meet inside of a week. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers bested the Miami Heat, 130-120, Sunday evening inside Crypto.com Arena. The Heat did not lead the entire evening, falling into an 18-point first half deficit that it could not climb out of despite cutting the Laker lead to two points with over 10 minutes left in the fourth […] The post Heat cannot climb back from early deficit, lose to Lakers 130-120 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 3 months ago | 2 reads
For the first time this season, the Lakers did not get a 40-point performance. Instead, it was a balanced attack from Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia as the Lakers picked up their fifth win of the season, knocking off the Heat, 130-120. Luka Dončić notched a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds and […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 4 reads
After missing the second half of Friday’s game against the Grizzlies, Deandre Ayton will remain out for the Lakers on Sunday against the Heat. On the initial injury report on Saturday, Ayton was listed as probable. Hours before the game, he was downgraded to questionable before being ruled out just ahead of the game. Fortunately, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 7 reads
The Miami Heat continue their four-game road-trip Sunday evening against the Los Angeles Lakers inside Crypto.com Arena at 9:30 p.m. EST! This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here! Miami Heat Injury Report: Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: Miami Heat Starting 5: Los Angeles Lakers Starting 5: Broadcast Info: *** To check out […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-2) @ Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 3 months ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers are getting one player back, but are losing a few more. Rookie center Yang Hansen has been recalled by the Blazers after a brief practice stint for the Blazers’ G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix. The Remix’s season begins November 7. After news that Blake Wesley fractured his right foot […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Miami Heat’s three-game winning streak came to an end on Thursday night against the rising San Antonio Spurs to open up a four-game road trip. Now the focus will shift to securing a bounce back win against another difficult foe in the LA Lakers. LA has yet to see LeBron James take the floor […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat continue road trip against Luka Donic and the LA Lakers appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | 3 months ago | 2 reads
After sweeping their tw0-game road trip, the Lakers (4-2) are back home where they will be greeted by the Miami Heat (3-2) on Sunday. This is the first night of a back-to-back for Los Angeles. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat When: 6:30 p.m. PT, Nov 2 Where: Crypto.com Arena Watch: Spectrum Sportsnet The […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has been hit with a one-game suspension by the Memphis Grizzlies for “conduct detrimental to the team,” according to ESPN. The suspension is in response to comments Morant made to the media following the Grizzlies’ loss yesterday to the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked by reporters what Morant could […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Toronto Raptors (2-4) face the Memphis Grizzlies (3-3) at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 2, 2025 on FDSSE and SportsNet. The Raptors took care of business in their last matchup 112-101 against the Cavaliers on Friday. The Grizzlies enter this contest on the heels of a 117-112 loss to the Lakers on Friday. Brandon Ingram recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the Raptors. Jaylen Wells put up 16 points, seven rebounds and zero assists for the Grizzlies. When is Raptors vs...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 4 reads
Lakers fans have been blessed to start this season. Five of LA’s first six games have featured a 40-point performance from their backcourt of Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić. The pairing is going back and forth with their record-setting starts to the season, but they’re also building quite the friendship as well. Fans first got […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Just as the Lakers got Luka Dončić and Marcus Smart back, they are now dealing with another new injury. Deandre Ayton didn’t play during the second half of LA’s win over Memphis after tweaking his back in the first half on an alley-oop play. The potentially good news is that Ayton is optimistic that he […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Luka Dončić returned to the court on Friday, and he dominated once again. He scored 44 points and helped the Lakers win their first NBA Cup game of the year. The Lakers’ offense slowed down in the second quarter, but they responded well after halftime. With Luka going berserk, they were able to win easily […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 2 reads