NBA: Portland Blazers prevail in battle of unbeatens against LA Lakers

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 136-129 on the road, opening the season with a third consecutive win. Deni Avdija and Ja Morant scored 23 points each, with Jrue Holiday adding 22 and Damian Lillard 21. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 41 points and Austin Reaves scored 26, but Los Angeles suffered its first loss in four games. Portland made 18 of 36 three-point attempts and pulled away late, with Lillard hitting a key three-pointer in the final minute.