The Los Angeles Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday at 10 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. YouTube TV subscribers will need an alternative streaming service to watch this matchup.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deandre Ayton scored 29 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and blocked three shots to lead the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Rui Hachimura contributed 28 points for the Lakers, who played without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves after their previous game against Miami, which they won 130-120.
Nick Smith Jr., on a two-way contract, hit two critical three-pointers in the game's final minutes and ended with 25 points.
Deni Avdija scored 33 points for the Blazers, snapping their three-game winning streak.
The Lakers continue to perform strongly despite key absences, with standout contributions from Ayton, Hachimura, and Smith Jr. in their recent victory.
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