LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on Thursday night. The Lakers were without guard Luka Doncic,

LeBron James scored 40 points for the second time since turning 40 and also grabbed eight rebounds while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-102 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.

While they were without Luka Dončić as he continues to work his way fully back from a calf injury, they managed a 110-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Thursday's Western Conference showdown at Moda Center.

LeBron James may return for the Los Angeles Lakers against either the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday or the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday as he continues to recover from ongoing discomfort in his foot and ankle.

After a two-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers finally registered a win in the 2024-25 NBA season as the Portland Trail Blazers had no answer for the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

Guard Austin Reaves, who had a stellar game of his own with 32 points and seven assists, said the NBA's all-time leading scorer "doesn't have anything else to prove." Head coach JJ Redick was similarly effusive and made it clear he wasn't "glazing" the superstar.

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic has been ruled out for Thursday night’s game at the Portland Trail Blazers. LeBron James is questionable for the 7 p.m. game at the Moda Center. The Lakers (32-21) lost 100-97 at home to the Charlotte Hornets (14-39) on Tuesday night.

LeBron James, Luka Doncic injury status vs Nuggets Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images. Given LeBron James's probable injury stat

The Portland Trail Blazers played from behind most of the night after the Los Angeles Lakers rushed out to a 13-point, first-round lead on their way to a 110-10

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers (in Oregon). James had been questionable for

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