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Doncic hits 51 as Lakers hold 116-110 lead over Portland

Lillard has 22 and Avdija a 20-point, 11-assist line

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What happened: Luka Doncic has 51 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists with the Lakers ahead of Portland 116-110. Per Marc Stein, Doncic has delivered two of the three 50-point games in the NBA this season.

Why it matters: The Lakers are 7-2 in 2026-27 through 9 games and hold the No. 2 seed. Portland won the last meeting 136-129 on Oct. 27, and Doncic is averaging 38.5 points through 8 games this season. He also scored 52 in his Oct. 25 game.

By the numbers: Doncic: 51 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists. Damian Lillard: 22 points, 4 assists for Portland. Deni Avdija: 20 points, 9 rebounds, 11 assists for Portland.

What to watch: Los Angeles is trying to protect a six-point lead against a Portland team that has pulled within single digits.

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