The Lakers struggled to score against Portland’s defense once they matched Jusuf Nurkic on Russell Westbrook defensively and sagged into the paint.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, dunks over Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, vies for a rebound against Portland Trail Blazers forward Justise Winslow during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Los Angeles. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, loses the ball with Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Los Angeles.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe, center, shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Juan Toscano-Anderson, and forward LeBron James during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Los Angeles. Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, left, shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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