The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 136–129 on Tuesday night, 27 October 2026, handing the Lakers their first defeat of the 2026–27 NBA regular season while extending Portland’s unbeaten start to three games.
The high-scoring encounter saw Luka Dončić deliver an outstanding performance for the Lakers, finishing with 41 points and nine assists. Austin Reaves also contributed 26 points and seven assists, but their efforts were not enough to secure victory for the home side.
Portland produced a strong team performance, with Ja Morant and Deni Avdija scoring 23 points each. Damian Lillard added 21 points, while Jrue Holiday contributed 22 points off the bench, giving the Trail Blazers several scoring options throughout the game. .
The Lakers held the advantage for much of the early stages, but Portland fought back in the second half and kept the contest close heading into the final quarter. The game remained competitive until the closing minutes, when Lillard knocked down a crucial three-pointer with 43 seconds remaining to help Portland establish control and seal the victory.
Portland’s shooting proved decisive, as the team made 18 three-pointers from 36 attempts. Despite the Lakers shooting efficiently, they struggled to contain the Trail Blazers during the decisive moments.
The result keeps Portland unbeaten at 3–0, while the Lakers fall to 3–1. The victory gives the Trail Blazers early-season momentum, while Los Angeles will look to bounce back in its next game against the LA Clippers.
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