Damian Lillard jams his thumb and is coming out. 11:07 pm ET, at McCollum gives the ball up and Hassan Whiteside takes a mid-range jumper with 10 seconds still left on the shot clock. 2020 NBA Playoffs: Lakers vs. Blazers odds, picks, Game 5 predictions from proven model on 59-33 roll SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated Saturday's Lakers vs. Blazers game 10,000 times. 11:25 pm ET, at #playoffs. TEAM W L PCT GB STRK; Phoenix: 41: 16.719: 0: W1: LA: 40: 19.678: 2: W1: LA Lakers: 35: 23 But with Davis at center, they’ve allowed just 61 points on 81 defensive possessions (0.75 per). (Lillard left Game 2 with a dislocated left finger and his status for Game 3 remains unknown.). The Lakers took Portland's best punch in Game 1. Kyle Kuzma leaves Mario Hezonja to zone up beyond the 3-point line and James shades toward the dangerous Gary Trent Jr. Hezonja is open in the corner, but James sees the pass coming and gets his hand on it. A little bit later in the first quarter, Davis and McGee were downright jumpy in their effort to prevent Lillard from stepping into an open look as he navigated around staggered screens from Wenyen Gabriel and Nurkic. If they make it, we tip our hats to ’em. section: | slug: trail-blazers-vs-lakers-score-takeaways-los-angeles-dominates-game-2-to-even-series-with-portland | sport: basketball | route: live_blog_single | After a humbling Game 1 loss to the No. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. After ranking 20th of 22 teams in offensive efficiency in the seeding games and opening the playoffs by shooting an unbelievably poor 9-for-54 from outside the restricted area on Tuesday, their offense found a little bit of a rhythm. He had just one steal and one block in Game 2, but with his length and activity, Davis occupied the space that the Blazers needed to get clean looks at the basket. Tonight's win was a reminder that the Lakers still own the paint, and Davis led the way. — Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) August 21, 2020. Lillard also got a layup later in the first quarter when Morris was late with a no-screen double-team and Davis was late to protect the rim. “There were plays [in Game 1] on the defensive end that I usually make,” Davis said. Anthony Davis has been half Giannis, half Dirk tonight. GAME 2. The Lakers hope to regain their form and neutralize Lillard when they take on the eighth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 on Thursday. The ESPN broadcast had James mic’d up, and at one point, he told his teammates “We’re built different.”. 10:49 pm ET, at They were getting a lot of easy layups at the rim, offensive rebounds. They made 36.8% in Game 2, a number that was higher before Frank Vogel let Smith loose. Facebook Share. The Blazers could see if they can get Lillard better shots by playing him more off the ball and allowing him to attack a defense that’s on the move. 11:08 pm ET, at P, at You can e-mail him here, find his archive here and follow him on Twitter. By Dia Miller Aug 19, 2020, 9:00pm PDT Share this story. Defensively, the Lakers got after it. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA, its clubs or Turner Broadcasting, L.A.'s complete performance in Game 4 puts Portland on edge of elimination, L.A. advanced to the West semifinals with a Game 5 win over Portland, Lingering offensive woes must be remedied quickly if L.A. is to oust Portland, Backup point guard was key for L.A. during the second half against Portland. That was good enough, because the shooting was much worse on the other end of the floor. 7 seed in the Western Conference. Summary and statistics for the 2020 NBA Western Conference First Round - Trail Blazers vs. Lakers In his eighth season and playing under one of the best defensive coaches of the last 10 years, he’s got the experience and direction to know where to be and when to be there. Trail Blazers Game 2 Game Day April 9, 2021 fan talk, discussions & reactions 95 comments 10:47 pm ET, at As if this could get any worse for Portland. Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 2 Preview. Walkoff ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/Zelk0oSHdA, Never Get too high on a win, and never get too low on a loss!!!! Get a summary of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers basketball game. 10:56 pm ET, at That's 26 points for Davis. Twitter Share. Lakers have the bench brigade in. If Portland can't keep up with that, their playoff run is going to be over in a matter of days. Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers #NBA #nbaplayoffs #2020nbaplayoffs With every series having played two games, the No. They’re a really great 3-point shooting team and we just try to take those shots away and make somebody else beat us. Through the first two games, they’ve allowed 73 points on 67 Portland possessions (1.09 per) with Davis at the four alongside McGee or Dwight Howard. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLC’s Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, Lakers break through, leave Blazers with little hope, 3 stats to know from Lakers' first-round series win, Lakers' weakness becomes troubling sign in Game 1 loss, Lakers receive boost from Alex Caruso in Game 3 win, NBA teams, players react to Derek Chauvin guilty verdict, Harden out indefinitely after suffering setback, Curry is shooting his way into NBA history, FanDuel DFS Values Of The Night: Tuesday (Apr. @AntDavis23: 31 pts, 11 reb@CaldwellPope: 16 pts, 4 3P @KingJames: 10 pts, 7 ast, 6 reb pic.twitter.com/yF3x9Y6LQF, That's not fair. The Blazers don’t bring any screens for Lillard, but the Lakers don’t let him play 1-on-1. After breaking the red-hot Blazers five-game winning streak, the Lakers will now look to take a 2-1 series lead in Game 3. Their 7-for-22 (32%) on non-restricted-area 2s was below average (40%). LeBron is on the bench, and if this keeps up, that's where he'll stay the rest of the night. 10:59 pm ET, at The Lakers made 15.6% of their threes in Game 1. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers injury updates. It's the fourth quarter and the Lakers are up by 30. Go. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | 11:45 pm ET, at For the Blazers to get another win in this series, Lillard and McCollum need help. (: @SpectrumSN & ESPN) pic.twitter.com/gZygFCK748. And that’s all an effort and energy thing. Now Lillard is dealing with an injury, and while he is likely to play in Game 3, they can't afford a lessened version of him. Splash Splash Splash (: @SpectrumSN & ESPN) pic.twitter.com/c8hhA2ijAB. After the game, James’ explanation for that comment was more abstract: “It’s about our mind set,” he said. 20). 8 seeded Portland Trail Blazers, the Lakers roared back and beat the stuffing out of the Blazers in Game 2, 111-88. But really, the Lakers are built different. Can Portland gain a 2-0 series lead? Updated Aug 21, 2020; Posted Aug 20, 2020 . Tue, Aug. 18. On the Blazers’ third possession of the game, Carmelo Anthony and Jusuf Nurkic set a double-screen a few feet into the frontcourt, and both of their defenders — LeBron James and JaVale McGee were waiting for Lillard on the other side of those screens. Gary Trent Jr. shot over 50 percent from behind the arc in his eight seeding games. -- @Dame_Lillard who then says "I'm playing" in Game 3. Want every headline right at your fingertips? TRAIL BLAZERS at LAKERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 20, 2020 The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-88, evening the series 1-1. Of course, that double was a result of the Blazers playing two centers against an L.A. lineup that had Davis at the five. 10:58 pm ET, at It won't have much bearing on an uneven series like this, but it's a storyline to watch with the Rockets looming in Round 2. Here are some more examples of how they defended Lillard and CJ McCollum from the first quarter of Game 2: Caldwell-Pope “ices” a high screen set by Nurkic, keeping Lillard on the sideline. Game 3 will be on Saturday, August 22, at 5:30pm. A big man shouldn't be able to do that. Though Anthony’s screen is at least 35 feet from the basket, Morris comes up to the level of the screen and stays with the ball until Alex Caruso recovers to double-team Lillard and make him pick up the ball. Aug 18, 2020 | 01:52. Someone other than Lillard and McCollum is going to have to score for the Blazers to have any sort of chance in this series. Anthony Davis is another name on the ‘probable’ list, as he has a sore knee. 11:55 pm ET, at First #LakersWin of the 2020 postseason @AntDavis23: 31 pts, 11 reb@CaldwellPope: 16 pts, 4 3P @KingJames: 10 pts, 7 reb, 6 ast https://t.co/qZ2GrJ2RKC, Anthony Davis was on a mission, pouring in 31 points and 11 boards in only 29 minutes. We really want to take away that 3.”. McCollum gets nearly the same pick-and-roll treatment as Lillard, with Markieff Morris stepping up beyond the 3-point line. It's not as though the Lakers shot the lights out in this game. New, 306 comments. Another 3 from Anthony Davis. Trail Blazers, 135-115, Box Score - 2020 Playoffs Stats from the NBA game played between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on August 24, 2020 … The All-Star guard suffered the setback during an on-court rehab session on Monday. Asked about the difference in his two performances, he pointed to the other end of the floor. If the Lakers remain this engaged defensively, the Blazers will continue to have a tough time scoring in Game 3 on Saturday (8:30 p.m. The game plan wasn’t necessarily different than it was on Tuesday. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Even with a 30-point fourth quarter comprised mostly of garbage time, this was the Blazers’ least efficient offensive game of the season (88 points on 96 possessions). It was the first of the Blazers’ 11 bubble games that wasn’t within five points in the last five minutes, and it wasn’t within 20 in the last five. Carmelo Anthony averaged 16.5 points per game on 45.6 percent shooting during the seeding games. His best look on Thursday (the one 3-pointer he made) came when the Lakers doubled a Nurkic post-up and put themselves in rotation, with Lillard side-stepping Caldwell-Pope’s close-out. It was clear early on that the Lakers were not going to let Damian Lillard (34 points in Game 1, 18 in Game 2) shake loose. 11:34 pm ET, at Lakers vs. When he’s engaged defensively, he’s a destructive force on that end of the floor. 11:26 pm ET, at The step-back 2 that Anthony settles on is a much better shot for the Lakers. But by the time he gets to the paint, he’s met by the 7-foot McGee and the 6-foot-10 Davis. These players could add value to your lineups on a five-game Tuesday. Now they're in control with the first two games in the books. #LakersWin ✖️ @Prudential pic.twitter.com/tOchODAtxe, No one said it'd be easy.#RipCity pic.twitter.com/XiFbwwnzBv, AD-mode ACTIVATED pic.twitter.com/0k9Y22OH2l, Bron loves him a JR trey (: @SpectrumSN & ESPN) pic.twitter.com/OkadWo9h3L. When James retreats to his man (Anthony), Lillard attacks. “When you have a defensive strategy,” James explained, “you have to execute that defensive strategy for 48 minutes or for the minutes that they’re on the floor. In Game 2 of their first round series with the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers finally made some shots. Damian Lillard (left index finger dislocation) will not return. They are averaging 94 per game against the Lakers, and that's after 30 garbage-time points in the fourth quarter of Game 2. The Lakers are absolutely toying with the Blazers right now. NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following joint statement on Tuesday. Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel with Dwight Howard during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first … More importantly, after shooting a dreadful 5-of-32 on 3-pointers in the opener, the Lakers hit 14-38 of them tonight. Anthony Davis had 31 points and 11 rebounds and the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from an opening loss to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-88 on Thursday night in Game 2 of the first-round Western Conference playoff series. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories_live-blog. Their 36.8 percent mark on 3s is essentially what they should average for the series. 10:44 pm ET, at LeBron is probably going to play some center in that series, and his ability to draw doubles in the post (which Houston loves to throw out) is going to create a lot of good looks for the Lakers. After the win, Davis explained the game plan against Lillard and McCollum: “Make those guys beat us with scoring 2s. The Blazers had no choice but to double, and LeBron, being the NBA's best post-passer by far, killed them by hitting the open man. Lillard scores 34 and Blazers beat Lakers 100-93 in Game 1. Lakers vs Blazers Game 1, 08/18/2020. It's a minor note, especially given how passive LeBron was in general in Game 2, but for a stretch in the second quarter, he absolutely obliterated Gary Trent in the post. Why? 11:52 pm ET, at After getting bullied inside by Hassan Whiteside and Jusuf Nurkic in Game 1, that is exactly what the Lakers needed. The Blazers scored those 58 points on 72 offensive possessions, a rate of just 81 per 100. So I just tried to make the adjustment to play free. The Lakers still cruised to a 111-88 victory to even the series, 1-1. It looks like the Lakers are going to be just fine. 11:01 pm ET, at And I think we did a great job of that tonight.”. You can watch the game … 1 offense of the seeding games (122.5 points scored per 100 possessions) is the worst offense of the playoffs (94.5 per 100). James is initially in position to defend in that direction, but that’s really where McGee (Nurkic’s defender) should be. This is a bloodbath. 58 — Blazers points through three quarters. Now the pressure is on Portland to respond, and they won't be at 100 percent as they attempt to do so. 1 offense in the seeding games, but through the first three quarters Thursday, the Blazers’ shooting numbers (10-for-42 from outside the restricted area) looked like those of the Lakers over the last few weeks. 12:30 am ET, THU 9:00 But they’ve made the Blazers’ offense, which was ridiculously efficient entering this series, look even worse. Now Playing. In regard to his team’s poor shooting of the last few weeks, Lakers coach Frank Vogel said before Game 2 that “the percentages will come around.” But his players didn’t wait for that to happen. Lillard’s first 3 in Game 1 came when Morris wasn’t the right position when Nurkic set a high screen. Damian Lillard is going to the line to cut this lead down to... 28. Trail Blazers vs. Lakers in Game 2: Los Angeles playoff problems, Damian Lillard’s dominance, LeBron James-Carmelo Anthony friendship, Rajon Rondo’s status Updated Aug 21, 2020… The Lakers’ 14-for-38 (37%) showing from 3-point range was a little better than league average (36%). But the Game 2 shot chart wasn’t exactly that of the Steph-and-Klay Warriors. This was a relatively slow-paced game, but it wasn’t that slow. After an upset in Game 1, the Los Angeles Lakers defeats and dominates the Trail Blazers in Game 2. Skip to main content Skip to navigation < > Menu ... 2020-2021 Pacific Standings. Instead, he played as a facilitator for Anthony Davis and other key players so that they can get their game going. Especially with CJ McCollum dealing with a fractured lower back. Anthony Davis helps Lakers rout Trail Blazers to tie series. Trail Blazers vs. Lakers score, takeaways: Los Angeles dominates Game 2 to even series with Portland LeBron James and the Lakers picked up a much-needed win in Game 2 By Sam Quinn Wenyen Gabriel is a real one In March, the Blazers forward gave an older Uber driver who returned his wallet to his home $2500 after he found out the driver was at risk for COVID-19 pic.twitter.com/HHbveivPfY, Huge game from @CaldwellPope, bouncing back from his Game 1 shooting struggles to hit 4 3’s in his 6 attempts from distance in Game 2. I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" newsletter. He is 4-of-17 from the field. The Warriors' star has scored at least 30 points in each of his last 11 games. ... Boston escaped with a win on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers by the margin of a single free throw, 116-115. X-rays are negative. Try to keep the ball out of their hands as much as possible” (and make other guys make plays). LeBron James is in this game. 10:40 pm ET, at Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 10:51 pm ET, at Everyone else in the Blazers’ rotation has has combined to shoot 38% in this series. #LakersWin pic.twitter.com/hSVwLQ9xvD, With 23 points to spare. It was how he got them. He has only 13 total points in this series. When the Lakers are showing bodies defensively, they’re showing big bodies. at The Blazers averaged 126 points per game in their eight seeding games. The Lakers' defense handled the rest, limiting the Blazers to just three field goals over more than seven minutes as they pushed the lead to 109-98 with a little more than 2 minutes to go. The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Portland Trail Blazers … Anthony Davis made three out of four. Get a summary of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers basketball game. The Los Angeles Lakers kneel during the national anthem prior to the start of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 … That extra half a second allows Morris to get back just in time to prevent a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer. Just threw a towel at a screen as he heads to the locker room down 30. LeBron James Assists in Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Game 1. While it has come with drawbacks in terms of perimeter defense and shooting, the Lakers should never lose a game in the trenches as they did in Game 1. I know the reads and I know the rotations that I have to make, and we were all on a string tonight.”. 2020 NBA Playoffs: Trail Blazers vs. Lakers schedule, coverage details NBCS NW Staff 8/17/2020 A family business: how and why smugglers are bringing more children to the U.S. border 11:27 pm ET, at That only adds to Portland's disappointment after such a big blowout. When they do have the ball in their hands, force them into the 2-point area and live with a contest. How to watch Lakers vs. Celtics basketball game. Get box score updates on the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers basketball game. The Trail Blazers jumped out to an early … The Lakers’ offense still hasn’t looked great. Damian Lillard does not look happy. Despite the better-but-still-not-great shooting, the Lakers had a 30-point lead at the end of the third quarter. 33. The All-Star forward had missed 4 consecutive games last week before returning for Sunday's game. Sign up to receive NBA emails! 6 p.m. tip-off. Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Game 2. You agree that your personal information will be used to send you messages about NBA related products and services, and share your personal information with NBA partners and affiliates so that they can also contact you about products and services that might be of interest to you. It wasn't the 31 points from Anthony Davis that swung this game for the Lakers. 10:55 pm ET, at For the Lakers, LeBron James is ‘probable’ for game 2, as he has a sore groin, although fans believe he may still turn up. The Lakers just executed it better. “The King” did not play for a high scoring game in Game 2. Now is the time for guys like Markieff Morris and Dion Waiters to earn their minutes in the later series. Portland had the No. On the ensuing inbounds play, Lillard beats Danny Green back door, but Davis reacts quickly and again meets the Blazers’ star at the rim. 10:48 pm ET, at We might not see that matchup for too many minutes in any particular game, and the Lakers have actually been much better defensively with Davis at the five so far. Game 2 wasn’t just the Blazers’ least efficient game of the season, it was also the first time since December, 2018 that Portland has been held under a point per possession in two straight games. KCP out ahead of the pack (: @SpectrumSN & ESPN) pic.twitter.com/Jh4TmhCg08. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hit four 3-pointers and Anthony Davis hit three, but perimeter shooting was still a struggle for the rest of the rotation. * @CaldwellPope on LAL’s guards approach to Lillard and McCollum: “Try to keep as much pressure on them as possible. They were led by a stellar outing from Anthony Davis, who gave them 31 points, 11 rebounds and top-notch defense. Also, they got their first playoff win since 2012. While he rained jumpers in the second half, 16 of his 21 first-half points came from the paint. Davis has always had the tools to be one of the NBA’s best defensive players. Please note NBC Sports Northwest's Trail Blazers vs. Lakers NBA Playoffs/Round 1 schedule below: GAME 1. "It's just sore, a little bit tender to the touch... Swollen and uncomfortable." TRAIL BLAZERS at LAKERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 31, 2020The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 127-119. Lakers return after Bryant's death, lose 127-119 to Blazers. The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 of their first-round matchup of the 2020 NBA Playoffs. What is it going to take for them to beat the Lakers? Damian Lillard dislocated his left index finger in the third quarter, and even if he plays, he will likely be less than his typical superstar self. Let's. 12:06 am ET, at John Schuhmann is a senior stats analyst for NBA.com. It took 61 points from him just to beat the No. By clicking "Submit", you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. #WeGotTacos #LakersWin ✖️ @JackBox pic.twitter.com/lE8X8uwEwq, Final Dame: 18p/3r/1a/1sCJ: 13p/5r/3aAnt: 11p/2a/1r/1sNurk: 9p/8r/2a/1sGary: 8p/1r/1sWenyen: 7p/5r/1aHassan: 6p/9r/3b/1sJaylen H: 6p/4r/1aMario: 4p/3r/1a/1sJaylen A: 2p/2r/2aMelo: 2p/1a, Back in Business. “I was hesitant in rotations. 10:46 pm ET, at After scoring 28 points in 39 minutes on 8-for-24 shooting in Game 1, Davis scored 31 in 29 minutes on 13-for-21 in Game 2. Blazers Take Game 1 From Lakers, Ready To Move On To Game 2 ... their first actual playoff win of 2020. JR Smith is putting the finishing touches on what should be his final playoff minutes with that travel. 10:38 pm ET, Payton says LeBron is 'better all-around' than Jordan, Clippers' Leonard (foot) to miss at least a week, Nets' Nash: Harden 'back to square one' after setback, Kobe Bryant, LLC files trademarks for apparel, footwear, NBA injury updates: Harden suffers setback, Ranking Curry's craziest shots during April hot streak. Anthony is open, but Caruso’s pressure makes Lillard change his passing angle and throw a wraparound bounce pass. A frontline of James, Davis and McGee is tough to see or shoot over. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 2020 Playoffs: First Round | Lakers vs. Size has been their identity all season long. The NBA community reacts to the conviction of former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin, who is found guilty of murder and manslaughter for the death of George Floyd last year. Lakers vs. What they lack in perimeter playmaking and shooting, they can make up for — to some degree on offense and to a much greater degree on defense — with size and athleticism. Trail Blazers Lakers ramp up defensive execution in Game 2 win L.A. holds Blazers to their least efficient offensive performance of the season Offensively, they didn’t need jumpers because they attacked the basket, scoring 20 of their 27 first-quarter points in the restricted area. ET, ABC).