Lakers beat the trail blazers 107-98

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98 on December 8, 2024, at Crypto.com Arena. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with an impressive 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 blocks, dominating both ends of the court. D’Angelo Russell supported with 28 points and a season-high 14 assists. Portland's Deandre Ayton contributed 14 points and a game-high 19 rebounds before fouling out. Despite a strong effort by Shaedon Sharpe with 19 points, the Blazers couldn’t sustain their momentum, particularly during a second-quarter Lakers 15-0 run that shifted the game’s tide.