Just one night after their second half collapse against the Los Angeles Clippers at home, the Portland Trail Blazers were blown out by Southern California’s other team on Wednesday night. With the setting shifted to L.A., the Blazers fell 128-109 to the Los Angeles Lakers for their third consecutive loss, and seventh in their last eight games overall.
After an offensive explosion from both teams in the second quarter, the Lakers held a four-point lead at the half. They dominated after the break behind LeBron James, who finished with 31 points, seven rebounds and and eight assists in an extremely efficient scoring display.