JJ Redick praises rookie forward Adou Thiero after his season‑opening 6‑minute stint in the Lakers’ 112‑106 win over Portland on Nov. 6. Despite a recent knee injury, Thiero posted four points, four rebounds and two assists, showing strong defensive effort and impressive lob catches in the short‑roll, highlighted by a dunk for Ziaire Williams. Teammate Walker Kessler lauds his athleticism, calling the debut "very impressive." The Lakers hope the physical playmaker stays healthy and becomes a regular rotational piece.
The Los Angeles Lakers got an immediate impact from Adou Thiero in his season debut after returning from a knee injury.
The Lakers stretch their win streak to four with a 124-118 comeback victory over Portland on Nov. 7, 2026, thanks to Luka Doncic’s 53 points (17‑of‑33 shooting) that keeps him atop the MVP race. Austin Reaves adds 25 points and four steals, while Walker Kessler posts a 16‑point, 12‑rebound double‑double. After trailing 29-20 in the first quarter, L.A. erupts in Q3 with 34 points, building a 16‑point lead that withstands Portland’s 43‑point fourth‑quarter surge. The win puts the Lakers alone in first place in the Western Conference, with the next matchup against Detroit on Sunday.
Lakers assistant coach Lindsey Harding, a former Duke star and 2007 No. 1 WNBA draft pick, is resurging as a top candidate for WNBA head‑coaching jobs. After earning G League Coach of the Year honors in 2024 with the Stockton Kings and spending two seasons on JJ Redick’s staff, she was a leading finalist for the Washington Mystics and spoke with the New York Liberty last year. ESPN’s Michael Voepel and The Athletic’s Annie Costabile now cite her again for the Liberty’s opening, and the Las Vegas Sparks are also reportedly considering her. With repeated mentions and past interviews, Harding’s move to a WNBA bench appears increasingly plausible.
The Los Angeles Lakers know Anthony Davis well, and nothing has changed for the veteran with the Washington Wizards.
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Luka Doncic drops a season‑high 53 points in the Lakers’ 124‑118 comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers, becoming the only player besides Wilt Chamberlain to average at least 40 points through his first nine games of a season (40.1 PPG). The 27‑year‑old shot 17‑of‑33 from the floor, added five rebounds and five assists, and posted his 11th career 50‑point game, tying Allen Iverson for 10th all‑time. His streak of four straight 40‑point games joins Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant and George Mikan as the only Lakers to achieve the feat, the last by Bryant in 2012. The performance lifts L.A. to 8‑2 on the season.
Luka Doncic dazzles with 53 points in the Lakers' 124‑118 win over Portland, marking his second 50‑point game this season and a 40.1‑point average through nine games. Post‑game, a confused Austin Reaves is interrupted by rookie forward Ziaire Williams, who mistakenly shouts “50 ball!” thinking he’s confronting Doncic. Reaves humorously replies, “I’m the wrong person,” as the mix‑up unfolds on an Amazon Prime interview. Williams, averaging 10.3 points and shooting 44.8% from three, is in his debut Lakers season, while Doncic later joins the studio show.
Luka Doncic extends his historic scoring run, joining Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles Lakers history with four consecutive 40-point games.
The Lakers surge to an 8-2 start without LeBron, thanks to Luka Dončić’s historic 40.1‑point average and a 53‑point explosion against Portland. After the win, teammate Zaire Williams mistakenly cheered “50 BALL!” for Austin Reaves, who scored 25, prompting Reaves to deadpan, “I’m the wrong white person.” The mix‑up highlights the Lakers’ unusually white‑heavy roster, a joke even coach J.J. Redick made before the season. As long as both stars keep scoring, the confusion seems harmless.
The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Bronny James to the G League. He stepped up with a big game. He should now stay the course.
A potential return to the Los Angeles Lakers appears unlikely for Anthony Davis if the Washington Wizards eventually decide to trade the veteran big man.
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Austin Reaves had to correct Ziaire Williams after the Lakers teammate approached him celebrating Luka Doncic’s 53-point performance against Portland.
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Luka Doncic continued his extraordinary scoring run on Friday, dropping 53 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118.
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Luka Doncic drops 53 points on the Portland Trail Blazers as the Lakers rally past a 16‑point hole to win 124‑118. Despite Blazers coach Micah Nori’s claim that any NBA player could reach 40‑50 points with 33 shots and 18 free throws, the piece highlights Doncic’s extraordinary efficiency—40.1 points per game on 49.8% shooting and 41.9% from three—making his scoring pace the best since Wilt Chamberlain’s early‑season runs and eclipsing Michael Jordan’s first‑nine‑game totals. Nori praises Doncic’s footwork, step‑back range, and the “perfect offensive storm” he creates, underscoring why those opportunities aren’t interchangeable.
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Walker Kessler called Luka Doncic his MVP after watching the Lakers superstar score 53 points in Friday's 124-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised his team's response to adversity after Luka Doncic scored 53 points in Friday's 124-118 win over Portland.
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Luka Doncic scored 53 points against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday and said he is feeling great despite his heavy workload during the Lakers' winning streak.
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Getting bored with only scoring 40 points on a nightly basis, Luka Dončić put up 53 on Friday night to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
The NBA roundup highlights LeBron James’ surprisingly quiet 8‑point return to Cleveland as the Cavs beat the 76ers 119‑95, sparking boos from fans upset over his Philly signing. Two Cavaliers fans also wow the arena by sinking back‑to‑back half‑court shots, each winning $10,000. Luka Dončić erupts for 53 points, including a 62‑foot buzzer‑beater, in the Lakers’ 124‑118 win over Portland despite a technical foul. Trae Young’s first game back in Atlanta sees a 139‑132 Wizards loss, with boos coming from the venue’s notorious “Sixth Man” section while the broader crowd shows respect. The story also teases Bronny James’ explosive G League debut and a heartwarming moment from Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.
Luka Dončić dazzles with a career‑high 53 points, five rebounds and five assists in the Lakers’ 124‑118 win over Portland, becoming the fourth Laker ever to score 40+ in four straight games and tying Iverson for 10th on the NBA’s all‑time 50‑point list. While the spotlight shines on Dončić, rookie forward Adou Thiero earns praise from JJ Redick and teammates after his season‑debut, delivering key offensive‑glass play, two dunks (including a lob from Dončić) and solid defense in limited minutes. Thiero’s return from knee surgery boosts the Lakers’ defensive ceiling, marking a promising sign for the young squad.
Luka Doncic exploded for 53 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past Portland 124‑118, snapping a 16‑point deficit and marking his fourth straight 40‑point game – a feat only Elgin Baylor, Kobe Bryant and George Mikan have achieved for the franchise. The performance pushed Doncic to 361 points in the first nine games, overtaking Michael Jordan’s 347‑point mark from 1986‑87 and ranking second only to Wilt Chamberlain’s 472 in a season. Beyond scoring, Doncic assumed a JJ Redick‑style play‑calling role, guiding teammates like Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler, and highlighting his off‑season conditioning and team‑building efforts.
The Washington Wizards traded for Deandre Ayton during the offseason, and now they know why the Lakers wanted to move on.