The Los Angeles Lakers secured a hard-fought 110-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. LeBron James was the star of the show, scoring 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, to lead the Lakers to victory.¹ ² This performance marked a historic milestone for James, as he became the first player in NBA history with multiple 40-point games at age 40 or older.
Austin Reaves was another key contributor for the Lakers, scoring 32 points and grabbing seven rebounds. The Lakers were without Luka Doncic, who missed the game due to a strained calf, but James and Reaves stepped up to fill the void.
The game was closely contested, with the Trail Blazers tying it at 81 in the fourth quarter. However, James took over, scoring eight straight points to give the Lakers a 95-86 lead. The Trail Blazers made a late push, but the Lakers held on for the win.
The Lakers’ next game is against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.
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