# Doncic's 53 points lift Lakers past Trail Blazers

> Luka Doncic scored 53 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 NBA Cup victory over Portland on Friday, overcoming a 16-point deficit.
- Title: Doncic's 53 points lift Lakers past Trail Blazers · Al Jazeera
- Summary: Luka Doncic scored 53 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 NBA Cup victory over Portland on Friday, overcoming a 16-point deficit.
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## Doncic's 53 points power Lakers
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers scored 53 points to propel his team to a 124-118 NBA Cup group-stage victory over Portland on Friday.
## Lakers overcome 16-point deficit
The Lakers trailed by as many as 16 points in the second quarter before Doncic's performance helped them shake off their sluggish start.
## LeBron's return ends in defeat
LeBron James's latest return to Cleveland ended in defeat as the Cavaliers topped the 76ers in the same NBA Cup group-stage round.
## Key takeaway

Luka Doncic scored 53 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 NBA Cup group-stage win over Portland on Friday.