Doncic continues scoring spree with 53 points as Lakers top Trail Blazers

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Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 6:21 AM

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Luka Doncic scored 53 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118.
The Lakers secured their fourth straight victory and avenged a late-October defeat to Portland.
Doncic joined Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant, and George Mikan as Lakers to score 40 points in four straight games.

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Luka Doncic scored 53 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 NBA Cup victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. The win marked the Lakers' fourth consecutive victory and avenged a loss to Portland from late October. Doncic added five rebounds and five assists, hitting a crucial jumper with 28 seconds remaining.

Austin Reaves added 25 points, while Walker Kessler contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds for Los Angeles. Deni Avdija and Damian Lillard led Portland with 22 points each in the defeat. The performance marked Doncic's fourth consecutive 40-point game, joining Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant, and George Mikan in franchise history.

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Doncic continues scoring spree with 53 points as Lakers top Trail Blazers

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