SUMMARY
- The Los Angeles Lakers secured a commanding 134-110 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, with D'Angelo Russell and LeBron James playing a key role.
- LeBron James received a scratch on his left shoulder during the match. sparking various reactions from Lakers fans.
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a dominant 134-110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. The win was mainly boosted by the outstanding performances of LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell.
Russell showed his offensive skills by scoring 34 points and eight assists. He achieved an impressive 66.7 percent shooting accuracy from the field and made six three-pointers. Russell also played excellent defense, blocking two shots. This was the fifth time this season that he has recorded at least two blocks in a game.
LeBron James, finished with a solid 28 points, shooting 8-16, and added five rebounds and five assists in his 31 minutes on the floor. He also made nine of his 10 free throw attempts.
LeBron James scratched up real bad pic.twitter.com/fa9g6PXBQC
— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) January 22, 2024
However, James received a scratch on his left shoulder during the match, a moment shared on X by @klutch_23. This incident sparked various reactions from Lakers fans. One fan humorously stated, “So lakers are playing against Wolverine now,” another added “Scoot got them Wolverine ass nails💀,” suggesting that Scoot Henderson was responsible for the scratch. Another fan wrote, “No foul though lmao refs are funny.”
Under head coach Darvin Ham, the Lakers showed overall efficiency, especially in their three-point shooting, converting 39 percent of their attempts. This win brings the Lakers to a .500 record for the first time since January 9th, maybe a turning point in their season.
LeBron James’ impressive dunk in the Lakers vs Trail Blazers game
The Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Portland Trail Blazers at the Crypto.com Arena was highlighted by a viral moment featuring LeBron James, whose impressive dunk during the first half caught the attention of fans and media.
D’Angelo Russell made a perfect bounce pass, and James finished off the play with a slam dunk. Not to mention, this highlight shows James’ class even at the age of 39. Currently, James is averaging 24.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, with shooting percentages of 52.0% from the field and 39.2% from the three-point range in 39 games.
39 years young. pic.twitter.com/0ooUG7TLvK
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 22, 2024
The Lakers having an inconsistent season, entered the night with a 21-22 record. Despite a recent loss to the Brooklyn Nets, this latest win against the Trail Blazers will surely give them confidence and momentum. Looking forward, the Lakers (22-22) are set to face the Los Angeles Clippers next, while the Trail Blazers, who are struggling this season with a 12-30 record will face the Oklahoma City Thunder.