Luka Doncic scores 53 points as Lakers rally past Trail Blazers

Luka Doncic delivered a season-high 53 points, along with five rebounds and five assists, to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Doncic sparked the turnaround by banking in a 61-foot buzzer-beater at the end of the first half, trimming the deficit to 60-53 after Los Angeles initially missed 15 straight 3-pointers.

The Lakers dominated the third quarter 34-15, with Doncic outscoring the entire Portland team by recording 20 points in the period alone. Austin Reaves contributed 25 points, while Walker Kessler totaled 16 points and 12 rebounds. The win improved the Lakers' season record to 8-2 and moved them to 1-1 in NBA Cup Group Play.