Playing without Luka Doncic, the short-handed Lakers were led by LeBron James’ 40 points and Austin Reeves’ 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102. After losing their last two games to the Jazz and Hornets, the Lakers desperately needed this win before facing the always tough Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.

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