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Ja Morant, Damian Lillard giving Blazers a different kind of finish

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…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 7:35 AM
Ja Morant, Damian Lillard giving Blazers a different kind of finish
Key Things to Know
  • Ja Morant and Damian Lillard helped Portland close out a 136-129 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • Morant, Lillard, and Deni Avdija combined for 14 of Portland's final 15 points in the win.
  • Portland moved to 3-0 on the season and has won both games that featured clutch-time minutes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Portland Trail Blazers improved to a 3-0 start following a 136-129 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The closing stretch highlighted Portland's late-game execution, with Ja Morant, Damian Lillard, and Deni Avdija combining to score 14 of the team's final 15 points to seal the win.

First-year head coach Micah Nori has emphasized the value of finishing lineups in close contests, with the Blazers now winning both games that included clutch-time situations. Morant finished the night with 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting, providing reliable scoring options alongside Lillard as their backcourt partnership begins.

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