Los Angeles Lakers face Portland Trail Blazers after Doncic's big game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 6:02 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers (3-0) host the Portland Trail Blazers (2-0) on Tuesday at 11 p.m. EDT. The matchup follows Luka Doncic's impressive 52-point performance in the Lakers' 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz. Last season, the Lakers finished with a 53-29 record, while the Trail Blazers ended at 42-40. Both teams are aiming to maintain strong starts in the Western Conference standings. Injuries will impact the rosters; the Lakers are missing Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero, while the Trail Blazers have Chris Youngblood and Shaedon Sharpe out, with Branden Carlson listed as day to day.
- •Lakers sit second in the Western Conference.
- •Trail Blazers are sixth in the Western Conference.
- •Doncic scored 52 points in the last Lakers game.
- •Game time is set for Tuesday at 11 p.m. EDT.
- •Both teams have key injuries impacting their lineups.
- 6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles plays Portland following Doncic's 52-point outing
"Portland Trail Blazers (2-0, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (3-0, second in the Western Conference)Los Angeles; Tuesday, 11 p.
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