3rd Quarter Report
After a tough defeat on the road in their last game, the Lakers are looking much better today on their home court. The score is tight after three quarters, with the Lakers leading 77-74 over the Trail Blazers. This game is much closer than their previous matchup, which ended in a 24-point difference.
The Lakers came into this game with three consecutive losses and are on the verge of making it four. Can they turn things around, or will the Trail Blazers hand them another defeat? Only time will tell.
Who’s Playing
Portland Trail Blazers @ Los Angeles Lakers
Current Records: Portland 8-15, Los Angeles 12-11
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles, California
- TV: KATU 2.2 ABC
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $75.00
What to Know
The Portland Trail Blazers are on a road trip to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena at 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. After a disappointing loss in their last game, the Trail Blazers are now facing a tough challenge against the Lakers.
The Trail Blazers are hoping for a turnaround after losing their third straight game on Friday against the Jazz with a score of 141-99. They struggled to regain possession on offense and ended the game with just six offensive rebounds.
On the other hand, the Lakers had a high-scoring game on Friday but fell short against the Hawks with a score of 134-132. Despite a strong performance from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers couldn’t secure the win.
Portland’s record dropped to 8-15 after the loss, while the Lakers now stand at 12-11 after their third consecutive road defeat.
In their previous matchup back in January, the Trail Blazers suffered a 134-110 loss against the Lakers. D’Angelo Russell played a key role in that game, scoring 34 points with a strong 3-point shooting performance. Can the Trail Blazers contain him this time?
Odds
Los Angeles is favored by 8.5 points against Portland, according to the latest NBA odds.
The over/under is set at 223.5 points for the game.
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Series History
Los Angeles has won 7 out of their last 10 games against Portland.
- Jan 21, 2024 – Los Angeles 134 vs. Portland 110
- Nov 17, 2023 – Los Angeles 107 vs. Portland 95
- Nov 12, 2023 – Los Angeles 116 vs. Portland 110
- Feb 13, 2023 – Portland 127 vs. Los Angeles 115
- Jan 22, 2023 – Los Angeles 121 vs. Portland 112
- Nov 30, 2022 – Los Angeles 128 vs. Portland 109
- Oct 23, 2022 – Portland 106 vs. Los Angeles 104
- Feb 09, 2022 – Portland 107 vs. Los Angeles 105
- Feb 02, 2022 – Los Angeles 99 vs. Portland 94
- Dec 31, 2021 – Los Angeles 139 vs. Portland 106
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