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Trail Blazers Defeat Lakers in Convincing Fashion

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Monday, October 27, 2025, 10:30 PM ET · crypto.com Arena

Portland Trail Blazers 122, Los Angeles Lakers 108, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Portland Trail Blazers beat Los Angeles Lakers 122-108 at crypto.com Arena on October 27, 2025.

The Portland Trail Blazers secured a decisive victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 122-108 at the crypto.com Arena. This matchup marked the second game of the season for both teams, both of whom entered the contest with identical records of 2-2. The win allowed Portland to take a 2-0 lead in the season series, having previously defeated the Lakers 109-81 on April 13, 2025.

In terms of recent form, the Lakers had shown some promise, boasting a 6-4 record over their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak prior to this match. They averaged 118.3 points scored and allowed 113.0 points during this stretch. Their last five games indicated a slight dip in performance, with an average of 117.0 points scored and 113.4 points allowed, but they had managed to secure victories against teams like the Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves.

On the other hand, the Trail Blazers had a more mixed performance, recording a 5-5 record in their last ten games. Their scoring average was slightly lower at 115.3 points, while they allowed 111.1 points per game. The Blazers were coming off a loss to the LA Clippers, which snapped a brief winning streak, but they had previously secured a solid win against the Golden State Warriors.

When looking at home and away performances, the Lakers had a home record of 3-2, while the Trail Blazers had a 2-3 record when playing away. This game’s venue, the crypto.com Arena, typically provides a challenging atmosphere for visiting teams, but the Blazers managed to overcome this disadvantage.

In terms of injuries, the Trail Blazers were without Shaedon Sharpe due to a knee issue, while Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were both listed as day-to-day, dealing with elbow and Achilles injuries, respectively. The absence of Sharpe was particularly felt as the Blazers relied on their depth to secure the win.

The betting market had priced the Lakers as significant favorites prior to the game, reflecting their home advantage. However, the Trail Blazers' performance defied expectations, showcasing their ability to compete effectively even without a full roster.

Conditions for the game were typical for a late October evening in Los Angeles, with no major disruptions reported that would affect play. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams sought to establish themselves early in the season.

As the game unfolded, the Trail Blazers took control, with key plays coming from various players. Dalton Knecht made a notable contribution with an 11-foot shot in the fourth quarter, while Deni Avdija added critical free throws that extended the Blazers' lead. Austin Reaves attempted to rally the Lakers with a three-pointer, but it was not enough to close the gap. Ultimately, the Blazers maintained their lead, with Duop Reath hitting a 23-foot three-point jumper to solidify their victory.

This win not only boosts Portland's confidence but also sets the tone for their upcoming games, as they look to build on this momentum. The Lakers, meanwhile, will need to regroup and address their defensive lapses to improve their standing in the league.

Injury report

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

Leaders

PointsAustin Reaves41Los Angeles Lakers
AssistsAustin Reaves5Los Angeles Lakers
ReboundsDeandre Ayton8Los Angeles Lakers
PointsDeni Avdija25Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsJrue Holiday6Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsDonovan Clingan14Portland Trail Blazers

Recent form

Los Angeles Lakers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W2118.3 scored · 113 allowed per game3-2 at home

W127-120at Sacramento KingsOct 27
W128-110vs Minnesota TimberwolvesOct 25
L109-119vs Golden State WarriorsOct 22
L81-109at Portland Trail BlazersApr 13
W140-109vs Houston RocketsApr 12
W112-97at Dallas MavericksApr 9
L120-136at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 9
W126-99at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 6
W124-108vs New Orleans PelicansApr 5
L116-123vs Golden State WarriorsApr 4

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L1115.3 scored · 111.1 allowed per game2-3 away

L107-114at LA ClippersOct 27
W139-119vs Golden State WarriorsOct 25
L114-118vs Minnesota TimberwolvesOct 23
W109-81vs Los Angeles LakersApr 13
L86-103vs Golden State WarriorsApr 12
L126-133at Utah JazzApr 10
W120-109vs San Antonio SpursApr 6
L113-118at Chicago BullsApr 5
W112-103at Toronto RaptorsApr 3
W127-113at Atlanta HawksApr 1

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
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

Box score

Stat	Portland Trail Blazers	Los Angeles Lakers
Field goals	47-103	40-86
Field goal %	46	47
Three-pointers	14-43	7-27
Three-point %	33	26
Free throws	14-15	21-26
Free throw %	93	81
Rebounds	49	42
Offensive rebounds	19	12
Defensive rebounds	30	30
Assists	24	23
Steals	12	11
Blocks	9	5
Turnovers	18	23
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	30	28
Fast-break points	9	19
Points in the paint	62	54
Fouls	17	19
Largest lead	18	5

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter81-73Rui Hachimura makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nick Smith Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter84-73Caleb Love makes 23-foot three point shot (Jerami Grant assists)
3rd Quarter84-75Rui Hachimura makes two point shot (Bronny James assists)
3rd Quarter84-77Nick Smith Jr. makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Dalton Knecht assists)
3rd Quarter86-77Jrue Holiday makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter89-77Jrue Holiday makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter91-77Donovan Clingan makes 1-foot alley oop dunk shot (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter91-78Austin Reaves makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter91-79Austin Reaves makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter94-79Jrue Holiday makes 27-foot three pointer
4th Quarter97-79Jrue Holiday makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter97-81Rui Hachimura makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Jake LaRavia assists)
4th Quarter97-83Jake LaRavia makes two point shot (Rui Hachimura assists)
4th Quarter97-85Deandre Ayton makes alley oop layup (Nick Smith Jr. assists)
4th Quarter99-85Donovan Clingan makes tip shot
4th Quarter99-86Jarred Vanderbilt makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-87Jarred Vanderbilt makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-87Shaedon Sharpe makes 21-foot two point shot (Jrue Holiday assists)
4th Quarter101-90Dalton Knecht makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jarred Vanderbilt assists)
4th Quarter103-90Shaedon Sharpe makes 8-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter103-92Deandre Ayton makes two point shot
4th Quarter103-94Austin Reaves makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter105-94Shaedon Sharpe makes 2-foot two point shot (Donovan Clingan assists)
4th Quarter106-94Jerami Grant makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter107-94Jerami Grant makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-96Jarred Vanderbilt makes 2-foot dunk (Deandre Ayton assists)
4th Quarter109-96Jrue Holiday makes 19-foot two point shot
4th Quarter109-97Dalton Knecht makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-98Dalton Knecht makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter111-98Jrue Holiday makes driving layup (Shaedon Sharpe assists)
4th Quarter111-100Austin Reaves makes 2-foot layup (Jarred Vanderbilt assists)
4th Quarter113-100Shaedon Sharpe makes 3-foot two point shot (Toumani Camara assists)
4th Quarter113-102Dalton Knecht makes 11-foot two point shot
4th Quarter114-102Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter115-102Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter115-105Austin Reaves makes 26-foot three pointer (Jarred Vanderbilt assists)
4th Quarter117-105Toumani Camara makes layup (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter119-105Donovan Clingan makes layup (Toumani Camara assists)
4th Quarter122-105Duop Reath makes 23-foot three point jumper (Caleb Love assists)
4th Quarter122-108Dalton Knecht makes 26-foot three point jumper (Bronny James assists)

Win probability

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