The Portland Trail Blazers found victory through a combination of efficient defending and a strong back court showing from both Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum. When it mattered most, the Blazers turned to McCollum and Lillard to close out the game, as they combined for 48 points, eight rebounds and six assists. The Lakers starters were almost absent from the contest after shooting 39 percent as a unit, and were bailed out by two strong bench performers in Lou Williams and jordan Clarkson. The reserve back court players kept Los Angeles within striking distance though out the game, as Williams notched 31 points on 10 - of - 20 shooting and Clarkson added 22 points of his own. While both teams struggled from behind the three point line, the Blazers outshot the Lakers from the field. Portland finished with a 48 field goal percentage, compared to that of the Lakers 39 percent effort.
["TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 39 Percentage of field goals ,has 31 Points in 1st quarter ."]