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.
“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.
“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.
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.
