The Portland Trail Blazers showed up to face the Los Angeles Lakers ready to break a three-game losing streak and establish themselves against the World Champions. Damian Lillard did his best Gladys Knight impression, taking the microphone and belting it out, keeping all eyes on him. Unfortunately, his teammates were barely half a Pip. Lillard scored 35, but LeBron James countered with 28. James’ teammates were far superior to Dame’s. Portland shot just 37.8%, 27.8 from three on their way to a 102-93 defeat.
First Quarter
The Blazers treated the Lakers like leftover meatloaf in the first three minutes, foiling them at every turn.