Lakers Suffer First Loss of Season Against Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers faced their first defeat of the season on Tuesday night, losing 136-129 to the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena.

Despite leading at halftime, the Lakers allowed the Blazers to score 68 points in the second half, including 34 in the final quarter. Walker Kessler, the Lakers' center, accepted responsibility for the team's defensive performance, stating that giving up 136 points is unacceptable.

In the game, Ja Morant and Damian Lillard of the Blazers combined for 44 points, while Deni Avdija contributed 23 points. The Blazers made four three-pointers in the last four minutes, with Lillard hitting two, which helped secure their victory. This loss marked the second consecutive game where the Lakers allowed over 120 points, with 136 being a season-high. The Lakers will quickly move on to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.