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Trail Blazers Defeat Lakers 132-116 at Moda Center

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Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Moda Center

Portland Trail Blazers 132, Los Angeles Lakers 116, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers?

Portland Trail Blazers beat Los Angeles Lakers 132-116 at Moda Center on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers?

Portland Trail Blazers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -155 (about 61% implied). The favorite won.

The Portland Trail Blazers secured a decisive victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 132-116 at the Moda Center. This game was significant as it marked the third meeting between these teams this season, with Portland now leading the series 2-1. The Trail Blazers' performance was bolstered by strong offensive play, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they outscored the Lakers significantly.

In terms of recent form, the Trail Blazers have been performing well at home, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, with an average of 113.6 points scored and 113.2 points allowed. They entered this game on a one-game winning streak after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 117-101 on January 16. Their home record has been particularly impressive, with a 5-1 mark in their last six home games. Conversely, the Lakers have struggled recently, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games and an average of 115.2 points scored against 115.4 points allowed. They were coming off a loss to the Charlotte Hornets, where they fell 117-135.

When looking at home versus away performance, the Trail Blazers have excelled at home with a record of 21-22 overall, while the Lakers have a better overall record of 24-16 but have faced challenges on the road. The Lakers' away record stands at 1-2 in their last three away games, which has contributed to their recent struggles.

The two teams have faced each other multiple times in recent seasons. In their previous five matchups, the Trail Blazers have won two games, while the Lakers have won four. Notably, their most recent encounter before this game saw the Blazers winning 122-108 on October 28, 2025. This ongoing rivalry has added intensity to their matchups, making each game a critical one for both teams.

In terms of injuries, the Trail Blazers were dealing with notable absences. Shaedon Sharpe was out due to a knee injury, while Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were both listed as day-to-day with elbow and Achilles injuries, respectively. The Lakers, on the other hand, did not report any significant injuries affecting their roster for this game.

The betting market had positioned the Trail Blazers as the favorites, with odds from DraftKings showing Portland at -3.5 on the spread and a money line of -155. The total for the game was set at 223.5, with the over at -105 and the under at -115. This indicates that the market anticipated a competitive game, but the Trail Blazers' strong performance ultimately led to a comfortable victory.

Conditions during the game were typical for a January evening in Portland, with a lively crowd at the Moda Center contributing to the home-court advantage. Fans witnessed a high-scoring affair, particularly in the fourth quarter, where the Trail Blazers managed to extend their lead significantly. Key scoring plays included a series of jump shots and layups from Caleb Love and Nick Smith Jr., who were instrumental in maintaining the Trail Blazers' momentum.

As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from the Trail Blazers, particularly in the final quarter, where they executed their plays effectively. The Lakers struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short despite their efforts. This game not only highlighted the Trail Blazers' strengths at home but also raised questions about the Lakers' ability to perform away from their home court as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	POR -3.5	223.5 o -105 / u -115	Los Angeles Lakers +130 · Portland Trail Blazers -155

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Injury report

Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers

Leaders

PointsShaedon Sharpe25Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsCaleb Love7Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsDonovan Clingan11Portland Trail Blazers
PointsMarcus Smart25Los Angeles Lakers
AssistsLeBron James8Los Angeles Lakers
ReboundsLeBron James9Los Angeles Lakers

Recent form

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W1113.6 scored · 113.2 allowed per game5-1 at home

W117-101vs Atlanta HawksJan 16
L97-119at Golden State WarriorsJan 14
L114-123vs New York KnicksJan 11
W111-105vs Houston RocketsJan 10
W103-102vs Houston RocketsJan 8
W137-117vs Utah JazzJan 6
W115-110at San Antonio SpursJan 4
W122-109at New Orleans PelicansJan 3
L95-124at Oklahoma City ThunderJan 1
W125-122vs Dallas MavericksDec 30

Los Angeles Lakers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L1115.2 scored · 115.4 allowed per game1-2 away

L117-135vs Charlotte HornetsJan 16
W141-116vs Atlanta HawksJan 14
L112-124at Sacramento KingsJan 13
L101-105vs Milwaukee BucksJan 10
L91-107at San Antonio SpursJan 8
W111-103at New Orleans PelicansJan 7
W120-114vs Memphis GrizzliesJan 5
W128-121vs Memphis GrizzliesJan 3
L106-128vs Detroit PistonsDec 31
W125-101vs Sacramento KingsDec 29

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Los Angeles Lakers	Portland Trail Blazers
Field goals	42-85	45-86
Field goal %	49	52
Three-pointers	13-31	16-42
Three-point %	42	38
Free throws	19-21	26-34
Free throw %	90	76
Rebounds	27	42
Offensive rebounds	7	12
Defensive rebounds	20	30
Assists	25	24
Steals	8	9
Blocks	6	5
Turnovers	15	15
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	1	2
Technical fouls, total	1	2
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	21	16
Fast-break points	14	8
Points in the paint	46	52
Fouls	25	17
Largest lead	4	24
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	8	88

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter74-91Donovan Clingan makes 2-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter75-91Marcus Smart makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter75-93Donovan Clingan makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Shaedon Sharpe assists)
3rd Quarter77-93LeBron James makes 12-foot fade away jump shot
3rd Quarter77-96Jerami Grant makes 25-foot three point jumper (Shaedon Sharpe assists)
3rd Quarter80-96Rui Hachimura makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter80-99Jerami Grant makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot (Donovan Clingan assists)
3rd Quarter80-100Jerami Grant makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter82-100Marcus Smart makes driving layup
3rd Quarter82-102Caleb Love makes 21-foot step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter84-102Rui Hachimura makes 20-foot pullup jump shot (Drew Timme assists)
3rd Quarter86-102Rui Hachimura makes 19-foot jumper (Drew Timme assists)
3rd Quarter88-102Drew Timme makes 4-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter88-104Robert Williams III makes two point shot
3rd Quarter88-107Sidy Cissoko makes 25-foot three point jumper (Caleb Love assists)
3rd Quarter90-107LeBron James makes 1-foot two point shot
4th Quarter90-108Sidy Cissoko makes technical free throw
4th Quarter93-108LeBron James makes 26-foot three point jumper (Drew Timme assists)
4th Quarter93-110Donovan Clingan makes 1-foot layup (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter95-110Jarred Vanderbilt makes 2-foot layup (Gabe Vincent assists)
4th Quarter95-112Sidy Cissoko makes 1-foot dunk (Rayan Rupert assists)
4th Quarter97-112Kobe Bufkin makes running layup (Jarred Vanderbilt assists)
4th Quarter97-113Donovan Clingan makes free throw flagrant 2 of 2
4th Quarter97-115Jrue Holiday makes 2-foot two point shot (Caleb Love assists)
4th Quarter100-115Drew Timme makes 22-foot three point jumper (LeBron James assists)
4th Quarter101-115LeBron James makes technical free throw
4th Quarter104-115Kobe Bufkin makes 23-foot three point jumper (LeBron James assists)
4th Quarter104-118Toumani Camara makes 23-foot three point jumper (Caleb Love assists)
4th Quarter104-121Shaedon Sharpe makes 24-foot three pointer
4th Quarter104-123Shaedon Sharpe makes driving layup
4th Quarter106-123Maxi Kleber makes 3-foot two point shot (Jake LaRavia assists)
4th Quarter106-125Caleb Love makes 2-foot layup (Shaedon Sharpe assists)
4th Quarter106-128Caleb Love makes 25-foot three point jumper (Shaedon Sharpe assists)
4th Quarter106-130Caleb Love makes driving layup
4th Quarter108-130Drew Timme makes driving layup (Nick Smith Jr. assists)
4th Quarter110-130Nick Smith Jr. makes running layup (Drew Timme assists)
4th Quarter113-130Dalton Knecht makes 27-foot running jump shot (Kobe Bufkin assists)
4th Quarter113-132Caleb Love makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter115-132Nick Smith Jr. makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter116-132Nick Smith Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1

Win probability

Above the line favours Portland Trail Blazers, below favours Los Angeles Lakers.