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Blazers vs Lakers: Unbeaten Clash
Portland's 2-0 Lakers rivalry game sets stage for 2026-27 NBA season.
In brief
Portland's 2-0 Lakers rivalry game sets stage for 2026-27 NBA season. Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers face off in a nationally televised game as both teams start the 2026-27 season with three wins. Originally reported by Portland Trail Blazers On SI.
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers cap California road trip with two wins against Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings.
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers sit at 3-0 with wins over Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz.
Portland's Starting Units
Deni Avdija and Damian Lillard lead Blazers with 22 points per game; Avdija adds 8.5 rebounds and five assists.
Lakers' Starting Units
Luka Doncic leads Lakers with 34.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and eight assists per game.
Portland's Key Players
Toumani Camara scores 18.5 points per game with 52.9 percent 3-point shooting.
Lakers' Key Players
Austin Reaves scores 26.7 points per game with 6.3 assists per contest.
Connections
Matisse Thybulle, former Blazer, now plays for Lakers; Nate McMillan coached Blazers 2005-12.
Injury Report
Shaedon Sharpe out with torn right meniscus; Jayson Kent, Chris Youngblood and John Tonje with G-League team.
Game Details
Blazers-Lakers game tips off at 8 p.m. on NBC for nationally televised 2026-27 season game.
The key point
Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers face off in a nationally televised game as both teams start the 2026-27 season with three wins.
