Lakers face Trail Blazers in NBA Cup rematch Friday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers (7-2) will play the Portland Trail Blazers (6-1) on Friday at Crypto.com Arena in their second NBA Cup game. This matchup follows the Blazers handing the Lakers their first loss of the season in their prior meeting, where Portland won 129-122. Both teams have won three straight games, with the Lakers beating Sacramento 116-103 in their last outing and the Blazers defeating Phoenix 132-119. Key factors will include the Lakers' shooting efficiency and the need to limit fouls against Damian Lillard and Deni Avdija.
- •Lakers scored 129 points in first matchup with Blazers.
- •Luka Dončić averaged 38.5 points per game recently.
- •Lakers committed 29 fouls in first meeting, impacting free throws.
- •Portland averages 121.9 points per game, ahead of Lakers at 121.8.
- •Walker Kessler and Donovan Clingan key in rebounding battle.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers vs. Trail Blazers: What to watch in NBA Cup rematch
"The NBA’s two highest-scoring teams meet again Friday, with the Lakers looking to extend their three-game winning streak and avenge their first loss of the season.
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