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The Los Angeles Lakers lost their first game of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, falling short in a 136-129 shootout. The post Lakers Point to Defense After Crushing Loss to Trail Blazers appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Lakers Walker Kessler isn’t leaving the Lakers’ defensive problems for somebody else to explain. “I got to personally be better on the defensive side,” Kessler said after Tuesday’s loss to Portland, via Lakers Nation. “Giving up [136] points is not acceptable. We’ll figure it out.” The Lakers scored 129 and still suffered their first loss. […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers are set to play on Wednesday night. Former Lakers forward Rui Hachimura joined the Clippers this past offseason. Hachimura is dealing with an injury, however, so is he playing tonight vs. his former team? Here’s everything we know about Rui Hachimura’s injury status for tonight’s game vs. […] The post Is Rui Hachimura playing tonight in revenge game vs. Lakers? Clippers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Rookie Cameron Carr is taking a major step toward returning to the Los Angeles Lakers after a right oblique strain sidelined him since Oct. 6. Coach JJ Redick confirmed Carr completed a full practice with the Coachella Valley Lakers on Tuesday, a key checkpoint for his rehab and ability to absorb contact. Carr posted 19 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals in his preseason debut versus the Sacramento Kings, followed by a modest five‑point effort against the Warriors. The Lakers hope his G League stint with Coachella Valley, which starts Nov. 6 against the Salt Lake City Stars, will keep him ready for a big‑league role.
Portland Trail Blazers beat Los Angeles Lakers 136-129 on Tuesday with Deni Avdija leading four scorers in double figures, improving to 3-0.
The Milwaukee Bucks clinch a narrow win over the Indiana Pacers and keep forward Pete Nance on the roster after he rejected two‑way offers from the Lakers and 76ers. Insider Marc Stein reports the Bucks persuaded the 26‑year‑old, who went undrafted in 2023 and has shuffled between teams, to stay with Milwaukee on another two‑way deal. Nance appeared in 47 games last season, starting six, providing size and athleticism at power forward. The Bucks, now in a rebuilding phase, host the Houston Rockets Wednesday night.
The Los Angeles Lakers' early concerns are not exclusive to just defense. Rebounding has been a big problem, too.
Jeanie Buss was reportedly left in the dark about Mark Walter's record-breaking $12.5 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. The post Jeanie Buss ‘Stunned’ by $12.5 Billion Lakers Sale to Bob Iger appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Portland Trail Blazers have started the season undefeated, and they were able to extend the streak with a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. Damian Lillard may have hit the dagger to put the game out of reach, but it was Ja Morant who started the run for the Blazers after he hit a […] The post Ja Morant’s teammate videobombs triumphant postgame interview after thrilling win over Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As the Lakers explore more options to bolster their center rotation, we examine a potential trade idea involving the Magic.
Chris Mañon, Arthur Kaluma, and AK Okereke could soon find themselves looking over their shoulders if the Los Angeles Lakers start looking for center help.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ unblemished start to the season came to a screeching halt at Crypto.com Arena, as a high-scoring shootout against the Portland Trail Blazers turned into a defensive collapse down the stretch. Despite leading for nearly 68 percent of the contest at home, Los Angeles watched a late advantage slip away in a […] The post JJ Redick Faces Backlash Over Luka Doncic Decision as Lakers Star’s Historic Night Ends in Home Defeat to Blazers appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Walker Kessler is taking accountability for the Lakers’ defense in their loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. The red-hot Trail Blazers have rounded into form with Ja Morant’s addition and Damian Lillard’s return. They won 136-129. In post-game availability, Kessler gave his thoughts on the defensive breakdown. “Yeah, we did a pretty good job in transition. […] The post Walker Kessler takes blame for LA getting thoroughly cooked by Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Trail Blazers hand Lakers their first loss in a wild shootout
Ja Morant knew what time it was after Damian Lillard sank the dagger three-pointer to bury the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, stunning the crowd at Crypto.com Arena. The Portland Trail Blazers completed the come-from-behind win against the Lakers, 136-29, and improved to 3-0. Lillard buried a tough three-pointer with 43 seconds left, giving the […] The post Blazers’ Ja Morant makes Lakers fans rage quit with ‘Dame Time’ celebration appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers lost their first game of the season 136-129 to the Portland Trail Blazers. It was a reminder of why JJ Redick focused on defense in training camp.
Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, and the Portland Trail Blazers took their undefeated record into Los Angeles to take on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and the LA Lakers in what turned out to be one of the best games of the season thus far. It was ultimately the Blazers and their playmakers that stole the show […] The post Damian Lillard, Ja Morant react to first ‘Dame Time’ of season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant declared that he plans to appeal the technical foul he was assessed for flopping late in Tuesday night's 136-129 road win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
In a matchup of two undefeated teams, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 136-129 at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night.
Kansas athletics dominate the Daily Mauling: football coach Lance Leipold faces mounting pressure as the Jayhawks slump to 3‑4, with a 24‑21 Orange Bowl win in 2008 highlighted by Todd Reesing’s heroics. A recent victory over Baylor offers a spark, but the defense still ranks last in Big 12 rush defense (166.9 yards allowed). Freshmen Tyran Stokes and Taylen Kinney provide bright spots, while basketball endures exhibition losses to Louisville and Duke. The post also notes ESPN’s deep dive on the Lakers’ sale and a feature on Oregon’s long‑time fan Ron McCullough.
JJ Redick and Walker Kessler make their feelings known about the Lakers' defesnive issues tonight after they suffer first defeat of the regular season.
The Lakers’ 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 27 exposes a looming defensive crisis. Despite Luka Dončić’s 41 points, 9 assists, Austin Reaves’ 26 and Sandro Mamukelashvili’s 16 off the bench, Los Angeles could not stop Portland’s perimeter barrage. Damian Lillard (21), Deni Avdija (23), Ja Morant (23) and Jrue Holiday (22) led the Blazers, while Lakers rookie Walker Kessler admits he must be more aggressive defending the ball. Coach JJ Redick cites “personnel discipline” and consistent stops as urgent fixes before the playoffs.
The Trail Blazers brought in Ja Morant to give Damian Lillard some help. Three games into their partnership, opponents are getting a look at why that might be a problem. Especially when there’s nowhere left to hide in the final two minutes. Portland improved to 3-0 with Tuesday’s 136-129 win over the Lakers, but the […] The post Ja Morant, Damian Lillard giving Blazers a different kind of finish appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Walker Kessler took responsibility for the Los Angeles Lakers’ defensive struggles after their 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, saying the team cannot rely on its offense alone to win games. “We have a very, very good offense and a lot of great scorers. But that’s not going to be the only […] The post Walker Kessler takes blame for Lakers’ defensive issues after Blazers loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .