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Luka Doncic scores 53 as Lakers avenge loss to Trail Blazers

After Portland builds a seven-point halftime lead, the Lakers rally in second half to move back into first place in the Western Conference.

By Broderick Turner · Yahoo

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 6:20 AM

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Luka Doncic scored 53 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers.
The 53-point outburst marked Doncic's second 50-point game of the season.
Doncic ignited his performance with an impressive 62-foot three-pointer to close the first half.

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Luka Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring 53 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. The win allowed the Lakers to avenge an earlier defeat to Portland, marking Doncic's second 50-point game of the season.

Doncic's explosive outing was highlighted by a 62-foot buzzer-beating three-pointer late in the second quarter. The performance continued an exceptional scoring streak that previously saw him record 40 points in a 116-103 victory against the Sacramento Kings.

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