Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers completed a come-from-behind win against the Los Angeles Lakers, 136-129, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Trail Blazers stayed undefeated and dealt the Lakers their first loss.
Lillard came up big in the clutch again, sinking a dagger three-pointer to give the Trail Blazers a six-point lead with 43 seconds left. Portland improved to 3-0, while Los Angeles fell to 3-1.
Lillard finished with 21 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Portland survived another onslaught from Luka Doncic, who exploded for 41 points, five rebounds, and nine assists.
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The Trail Blazers outscored the Lakers, 34-26, in the fourth quarter.
They will face the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday.
More details to come.