The Lakers have lost 13 of their last 14 games to Denver, and they were eliminated by Jokic's crew in both of the last postseasons. They're coming off a strenuous 110-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday in which LeBron James scored 40 points for the second time as a 40-year-old.

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After a two-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers finally registered a win in the 2024-25 NBA season as the Portland Trail Blazers had no answer for the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) takes a break during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory

There is at least one other person in Portland who was there that night in 2019—Moda Center vendor Katy Stevens who LeBron knocked over on the sideline. LeBron immediately turned and picked Stevens up and the clip went viral. She was featured on SportsCenter and profiled in The Athletic.

LeBron James finished with 40 points and Austin Reaves scored 32 as the Lakers halted a two-game skid with a 110-102 road win over the Trail Blazers.

The Los Angeles Lakers will play against the Portland Trail Blazers on February 20, 2025. LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers, who have a light injury report. The Trail Blazers have several key players out with injuries.

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic has been ruled out for Thursday night’s game at the Portland Trail Blazers. LeBron James is questionable for the 7 p.m. game at the Moda Center. The Lakers (32-21) lost 100-97 at home to the Charlotte Hornets (14-39) on Tuesday night.