What happened
Los Angeles suffered its first defeat Tuesday, falling 136-129 to Portland at Crypto.com Arena and slipping to 3-1 after three straight wins.
Luka Doncic scored 41 points with nine assists, and Austin Reaves added 26 points, but the Lakers still lacked enough defensive support.
LINEUP CONTEXT
The result underscores that Los Angeles’ early success still depends on defense holding up, especially if opponents keep forcing high-scoring games.
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Original reporting: Luka Doncic’s 41-point masterpiece not enough as Lakers fall to Trail Blazers — Yahoo Sports ↗