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Lakers drop first game of season to Trail Blazers, 136-129

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:35 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Lakers drop first game of season to Trail Blazers, 136-129

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first defeat of the season on October 27, losing 136-129 to the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers led at halftime (73-68) and after three quarters (103-102) but were outscored 34-26 in the final quarter. Collin Sexton faced significant criticism for his performance, recording 9 points on 4-of-11 shooting and contributing 4 assists with 3 turnovers. The Trail Blazers improved to 3-0, while the Lakers fell to 3-1. Lakers head coach JJ Redick defended Sexton despite the backlash. The Lakers will face the LA Clippers on October 28 in the second game of a back-to-back.

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By the Numbers

•Lakers lose first game of the season to Trail Blazers, 136-129.
•Lakers led at halftime and after three quarters.
•Collin Sexton criticized for poor performance off the bench.
•Lakers drop to 3-1 and will play the Clippers next.
•Trail Blazers improve to 3-0 with the victory.

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The Los Angeles Lakers lost for the first time this season Tuesday night, falling 136-129 to the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto. com Arena.
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