Anthony Davis led the Los Angeles Lakers (5-5) to a 116-110 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers (3-6), securing 30 points and 13 rebounds.
Despite LeBron James’ absence due to a bruised left calf, Davis took charge in the final quarter, contributing nine crucial points to secure the Lakers’ win.
Cam Reddish played a pivotal role with 18 points, 16 of which came in the first half, while D’Angelo Russell recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 assists.
The Lakers, missing key players like Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent, faced a resilient Portland team led by Jerami Grant’s 23 points and Shaedon Sharpe’s 19.
Portland made a strong comeback in the fourth quarter, narrowing the gap to 104-103 with three minutes left, but the Lakers managed to pull away with an 8-2 run.
