In a game of runs, the Lakers had one more in them than Portland, coming out victorious over the Trail Blazers in a 121-112 victory on Sunday. Led by LeBron James’ 37-point performance and a bounce-back game from Thomas Bryant — who managed another double-double with a career-high 31 points and 14 rebounds — the Lakers won a crucial game against the Blazers to move ahead of them in the standings and improve to 22-25 on the season.
The Lakers have now won their second game in a row, sitting a game-and-a-half out of the play-in while they anxiously await the return of Anthony Davis.