The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118 on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, after a halftime turnaround wiped out a 16-point Portland advantage.
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The Portland Trail Blazers’ road swing ended with a 124-118 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, Nov. 6, 2026, as Portland’s lead of as many as 16 points evaporated after halftime.
Portland led by as many as 16 points in the second quarter, including after Robert Williams III converted a three-point play. The Trail Blazers held the upper hand through much of the third quarter before the Lakers regained control.
Ziaire Williams hit a 3-point shot to send Los Angeles ahead to stay. Toumani Camara brought Portland within four points with 1:07 remaining, but the Blazers couldn’t get closer.
Deni Avdija and Damian Lillard scored 22 points each for Portland. Donovan Clingan added 17 points and 11 rebounds, but the Trail Blazers committed a season-high 24 turnovers.
Portland fell to 6-2 and returns to the Moda Center on Saturday night to face the San Antonio Spurs, who are 7-2.
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