The Portland Trail Blazers (36 - 17) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (13 - 40) 102 - 86 on Wednesday at the Moda Center in Portland. The Trail Blazers got off to a quick start in this one, out - scoring the Lakers 32 - 24 in the first quarter alone. They also shot better in this game, going 41 percent from the field, while the Lakers went just 37 percent. The Trail Blazers managed to secure a 52 - 48 rebounding advantage as well, helping to further their lead. With the quick start and superior shooting, the Trail Blazers were able to coast to an easy win. The Trail Blazers' big three of Damian Lillard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Wesley Matthews all had very impressive performances Wednesday. Matthews led the team, going 7 - for - 14 from the field and 3 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 20 points, while adding five rebounds as well. After shooting just 22 percent (2 - 9 FG) from the field in Sunday's game against the Rockets, it was good to see him get dialed back in and have a strong performance. Aldridge was also big in this game, recording a double - double with 18 points (6 - 20 FG, 0 - 1 3Pt, 6 - 6 FT) and 12 rebounds in 28 minutes. He's now posted a double - double in seven of his last eight games, as he continues to be a force for the Blazers. Playing a factor in the win as well, Lillard posted 15 points (5 - 8 FG, 0 - 3 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT) and eight assists. He's now averaging 22 points and 6 assists on the season. Coming off the bench, both Meyers Leonard and C.J. McCollum reached double figures with 11 and 10 points respectively. The Lakers got the bulk of their production from their backcourt duo of Jordan Clarkson and Wayne Ellington. In 27 minutes, Clarkson finished with 17 points (6 - 14 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT), six rebounds and four assists, as he was one of the few bright spots in the loss. While he has n't been extremely consistent as a starter, he still has scored 14 points or more in three of his last four games. Ellington, on the other hand, went 6 - for - 14 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score 16 points, while adding eight rebounds and a steal. It was his second strong showing in a row, a stretch where he's combined for 34 points and 12 rebounds. Coming off the bench, Wesley Johnson had the biggest contribution. In 23 minutes, he finished with 12 points (5 - 11 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt) and two rebounds. It was his third straight game in double figures, despite averaging 9 points per game on the season. The Trail Blazers' next game will be on the road against the Utah Jazz on Friday after the All-Star break, while the Lakers will be at home against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday after the All-Star break as well.
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