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After a quick stop in Portland where they managed to steal a victory without their three best players, the Lakers are back home again where they will take on the San Antonio Spurs. This is their last home game in the next two weeks as they go on a five-game road trip after this one. […]
One of the ultimate goals of every franchise is to develop a culture. Teams can have identities, but building a culture is how long-term success is achieved. Franchise like the Warriors, Celtics and Heat have a culture that has led to sustained success. The Lakers have not had that for a very long time. In […]
Nick Smith Jr. stepping up for the Lakers against the Blazers had all the makings of a feel-good Hollywood movie. The shorthanded Lakers relied on their two-way guy to play 27 minutes on the road and he delivered, scoring 25 points in the road win. To add even more drama, Smith Jr. was not feeling […]
Nick Smith Jr. went nuclear against the Blazers for the shorthanded Lakers on Monday, scoring 25 points in the shocking win, leaving it all on the floor in the process. Well, not literally. He actually left some bad parts elsewhere in Moda Center. Midway through his memorable night, Smith Jr. raced off the court and […]
The Portland Trail Blazers suffered a dispiriting loss to the Los Angeles Lakers last night. It’s the first morale-buster the franchise has endured since the unexpected Week 1 loss of their head coach Chauncey Billups. The Tiago Splitter era hasn’t been full of wins, but hard effort and upward trajectories have blossomed, along with a […]
Realistically, Steve Nash’s three seasons with the Lakers could hardly have gone worse. All the hope that came with the team unexpectedly trading was dashed away nearly immediately once he started playing games and his body began breaking down. At a certain point for Lakers fans, it became pretty clear Nash was never going to […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Lakers are known for their star power and championships. This season, though, they’ve been more […]
Engrave the name “Nick Smith Jr.” on the notorious plaque of Blazer killers who have silenced the Moda Center over the years. Showing shades of Yogi Ferrell in 2017, this may be one of the most out-of-left-field entries on that plaque in some time. But, man, did the third-year guard on a two-way contract burn […]
Can you imagine being the person who suggested the Lakers were just punting this game against the Blazers when they announced Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves would be out? Surely that person wouldn’t have suggested it would be silly to play Deandre Ayton, too, considering he just missed Sunday’s game with back spasms. But I […]
The Portland Trail Blazers could not keep up with a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers team in a 123-115 loss on Monday night. Portland started the game with a nine-point lead after the first quarter but faltered the rest of the game and were unable to survive a late onslaught that pushed the game out of […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 ...
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 .
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 […]