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The Portland Trail Blazers ( 7 - 10 ) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers ( 2 - 13 ) 108 - 96 on Friday at the Moda Center in Portland . The Trail Blazers got off to a quick start in this one , out - scoring the Lakers 34 - 21 right away in the first quarter . The Trail Blazers were the superior shooters in this game , going 49 percent from the field and 40 percent from the three - point line , while the Lakers went 44 percent from the floor and just 30 percent from deep . The Trail Blazers were led by the duo of CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard . Lillard went 9 - for - 19 from the field and 5 - for - 11 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 29 points , while also adding seven assists . He 's combined for 37 points over his last two games , as he continues to be a force on the boards . Lillard on the other hand shot 12 - for - 20 from the field and 4 - for - 7 from the three - point line to score 28 points . It was his second strong showing in a row , as he 's combined for 56 points and 22 rebounds over his last two games . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Kobe Bryant , who came off the bench for 21 points ( 7 - 20 FG , 1 - 5 3Pt , 6 - 7 FT ) , two rebounds and two assists . It was far - and - away his best game of the year so far , as it marked a new season - high in points for the guard . The only other player to reach double figures in points was Jordan Clarkson , who finished with 19 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , two assists and four steals . It was the first time he 's surpassed the 20 - point mark this season , so it was good to see him get back on track . The Lakers also saw some strong contributions off their bench . Jordan Clarkson led the way with 19 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) , four assists and four steals , while Clarkson had 19 points ( 8 - 15 FG , 2 - 5 3Pt , 1 - 2 FT ) of his own , to go along with four assists and four steals . The Trail Blazers ' next game will be at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday , while the Lakers will travel to Sacramento to play the Kings on Friday .