After a slow start to the season, the Lakers are inching closer and closer to the .500 mark. The Lakers earned their eighth win of the 2022-2023 season against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers routed the Trail Blazers 128-109. The Lakers now hold an 8-12 record overall. LeBron James and Anthony Davis both led the way for the Lakers in the win. James spoke highly of Davis and his performance postgame.
Game on pic.twitter.com/HhRXVF9jfM
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 1, 2022
“I think he was just himself in the fourth quarter,” James said of Davis. “(Tuesday) was a tough day for us, coming off that loss, but we had a lot of conversations about how we could be better, especially in the fourth quarter, and AD is a big part of that. … He’s too big-time for our team not to have the ball in his hands.”
LeBron James led the way for the Lakers. James scored 31 points on 12-for-18 shooting from the field. James knocked down 6-8 from behind the three-point line. James also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out eight assists. The Lakers’ Head Coach had strong praise for James postgame.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 1, 2022
“One thing about Bron, he holds himself accountable,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. “He’s trending individually in the right direction, and that’s key. It’s imperative.”
- Anthony Davis scored 27 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out an assist.
- Austin Reaves scored 22 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out three assists.
- Thomas Bryant scored 14 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out three assists off the bench.
- Russell Westbrook scored 10 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out four assists off the bench.
That's two buzzer beaters from Russ this game for those counting at home. pic.twitter.com/XUywlhlShi
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 1, 2022
TACOSSS @JackBox | #WeGotTacos pic.twitter.com/cxu5bx5IR7
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The Lakers travel next to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to face the Milwaukee Bucks. Tip-off from the Fiserv Forum is at 7:30 pm Eastern, 6:30 pm Central.
These guys. pic.twitter.com/XbPjzUmPpp
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 1, 2022