Lakers vs Trail Blazers - Game 4 - 2026 | LAKERS SUFFER FIRST LOSS OF SEASON TO TRAIL BLAZERS

Game Summary: Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers

SHOWTIME LAKERS NOT ENOUGH

Despite the loss, Luka Doncic popped off for 41 points (12-of-22 FGs, 6-for-15 3s, 11-of-13 FTs), five rebounds, and nine assists. Austin Reaves co-starred with 26 points (8-of-13 FGs, 4-for-8 3s, 6-of-7 FTs), four rebounds, and seven assists.

With his fifth assist, Reaves reached 1,500 career assists, becoming the 20th player in Lakers history to reach the milestone.

Reaves also became the 18th player in franchise history with at least 5,000 points and 1,500 assists and the 25th undrafted player in NBA history to reach those marks. Only seven players in Lakers history reached 1,500 assists in fewer games than Reaves (335).

Walker Kessler bounced back after his last outing with 13 points (6-of-9 FGs, 1-for-4 FTs), eight rebounds, two blocks, and four turnovers. Ziaire Williams had 11 points (4-of-5 FGs, 2-for-3 3s), four assists, and two steals.

Sandro Mamukelashvili led the bench with 17 points (6-of-9 FGs, 3-for-4 3s) and four rebounds. Collin Sexton added nine points (4-of-11 FGs, 0-for-5 3s), four assists, and three turnovers.

PORTLAND BLAZES THROUGH LA

Ja Morant led the Trail Blazers with 23 points (9-of-13 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs) and four assists. Damian Lillard posted 21 points (5-of-12 FGs, 4-for-8 3s, 7-of-11 FTs), five rebounds, and four assists.

Jrue Holiday led the reserves with 22 points (8-of-12 FGs, 2-for-6 3s, 4-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, and three assists. Deni Avdija had 23 points (8-of-15 FGs, 4-for-7 3s, 3-of-7 FTs), four rebounds, nine assists, and three turnovers.

Robert Williams III stepped up with 14 points (6-of-8 FGs), 10 rebounds, and two steals. Toumani Camara added 12 points (4-for-5 3s). Donovan Clingan totaled nine points (3-of-4 FGs, 2-for-2 3s, 1-of-4 FTs) and 10 rebounds.

The Blazers start the season 3-0.

GAME TIDBITS

At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led 38-32. A ton of fireworks in that quarter. Both teams shot over 65%. The Lakers took care of the ball and got easy transition opportunities. Yet, they fouled way too much (10 already).

At halftime, the Lakers led 73-68. LA closed the first half on a 7-0 run. Portland’s speed and craftiness gave LA’s defense serious issues. The Kevon Looney minutes continue to be a disaster.

At the end of three quarters, the Lakers still led 103-102. LA’s point-of-attack defense was subpar. They weren’t able to contain the ball. Both teams were shooting a scorching 60%.

The Lakers controlled the action for much of the night, but the Blazers were able to own the final quarter and handed LA their first loss of the season, 136-129.

Portland is off to the franchise’s second 3-0 start in the last 15 years. The Blazers stay perfect under new coach Micah Nori by finishing on a 15-8 run.

Post-Game

Lakers head coach JJ Redick pointed straight at the defense after Portland’s 34-point fourth quarter. “We just got broken down a lot. I thought the game plan, personnel discipline, wasn’t where it needs to be,” Redick said. (Quote via The Sporting News on Yahoo Sports.)

Follow every game on our Los Angeles Lakers hub, relive Luka Doncic’s 52-point night in the comeback win over the Jazz and revisit Walker Kessler’s big game against the Clippers.

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Attendance: 19,067 at crypto.com Arena

Next up: The Lakers visit the LA Clippers on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Intuit Dome. Tipoff is 7:30 p.m. PT on NBA League Pass.

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