Blazers Vs Lakers: Box Score Showdown From The Courtside
Blazers Take Down Lakers 115-108
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-108 on Wednesday night in a game that was closer than the final score would indicate. The Lakers led by as many as 12 points in the first half, but the Blazers battled back to take a 57-55 lead at halftime.
The second half was a back-and-forth affair, but the Blazers eventually pulled away in the fourth quarter. CJ McCollum led the way for Portland with 33 points, while Damian Lillard added 21 points and 11 assists. LeBron James led the Lakers with 26 points, but he was just 9-of-26 from the field.
The Box Score
| Player | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 35:16 | 12-21 | 4-8 | 5-6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 33 |
| Damian Lillard | 35:18 | 8-17 | 2-5 | 3-4 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 21 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 27:55 | 6-11 | 0-1 | 1-2 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| LeBron James | 36:31 | 9-26 | 2-8 | 6-6 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 26 |
| Anthony Davis | 35:42 | 6-19 | 0-2 | 4-6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
The Key Stats
The Blazers shot 45.5% from the field, while the Lakers shot just 40.8%. The Blazers also hit 10 three-pointers, compared to just 6 for the Lakers. The Lakers did have a 46-39 rebounding advantage, but it was not enough to overcome their poor shooting.
LeBron James led the Lakers in scoring, but he was not efficient from the field. He was just 9-of-26 from the field and 2-of-8 from three-point range. Anthony Davis also struggled from the field, shooting just 6-of-19. The Lakers need their two stars to play better if they want to be successful this season.
The Blazers, on the other hand, got a balanced scoring attack. CJ McCollum led the way with 33 points, but Damian Lillard added 21 points and 11 assists. Jusuf Nurkic also had a solid game with 13 points and 14 rebounds.
The Verdict
The Blazers were the better team on this night. They shot the ball better, hit more three-pointers, and got a balanced scoring attack. The Lakers, on the other hand, struggled from the field and did not get enough production from their stars. The Blazers are now 4-1 on the season, while the Lakers are 2-3.
The Broader Implications
The Blazers' win over the Lakers is a sign that they are a team to be reckoned with this season. They have a lot of talent, and they are playing well together. The Lakers, on the other hand, have some work to do. They need to find a way to get their stars playing better and they need to improve their shooting. If they can do that, they will be a contender in the Western Conference.