And just like that, the Lakers’ attempt to go 82-0 flies out the window. It was always going to be tough for LA to go undefeated this season, particularly with a defense as porous as the one they showed on…
Jacob Rude evaluated individual Los Angeles Lakers performances following the team's 136-129 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite shooting 56.3 percent from the field, Los Angeles suffered its first loss of the season largely due to defensive struggles, allowing Portland to convert 59 percent of its field goals and half of its three-point attempts.
Luka Dončić earned an A+ after scoring 41 points alongside nine assists, while Austin Reaves received an A- for his 26-point outing. Sandro Mamukelashvili also garnered an A- off the bench, whereas Jake LaRavia received an F for committing costly fouls and Kevon Looney was deemed unplayable in limited action.
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