LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trailblazers, 124-118, at Crypto.com Arena on November 6, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune's Edwin So was there to capture the following images.

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Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler (14) wins the jump ball during an NBA basketball game against Portland Trailblazers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams (11) dunks the ball during an NBA basketball game against Portland Trailblazers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) blocks a layup by Portland Trailblazers guard Sidy Cissoko (91) during an NBA basketball game against Portland Trailblazers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoot a three pointer during an NBA basketball game against Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after hitting a three pointer during an NBA basketball game against Portland Trailblazers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Portland Trailblazers forward Deni Avdija (8) drives to the basket during an NBA basketball game against Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Portland Trailblazers forward Deni Avdija (8) gets fouled driving to the basket during an NBA basketball game against Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) fakes the defender during an NBA basketball game against Portland Trailblazers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots a one legged fadeaway during an NBA basketball game against Portland Trailblazers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Portland Trailblazers forward Deni Avdija (8) throws a pass before going out of bounds during an NBA basketball game against Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) lays the ball in during an NBA basketball game against Portland Trailblazers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard (0) takes a jump shot during an NBA basketball game against Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler (14) battles for the rebound during an NBA basketball game against Portland Trailblazers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots the ball on the way down during an NBA basketball game against Portland Trailblazers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Ziaire Williams (11) makes a double handed block during an NBA basketball game against Portland Trailblazers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket during an NBA basketball game against Portland Trailblazers, Friday, November 6, 2026 in Los Angeles.
