What happened: Mamukelashvili scored twice and connected with Kessler for an assist in between during the fourth-quarter surge. The Trail Blazers stopped play with 6:44 left in regulation while the game remains in progress.

Why it matters: The frontcourt connection between Mamukelashvili and Kessler builds on Kessler praising Mamukelashvili at Lakers training camp. The burst trims Portland's cushion to a single possession heading into the final minutes of regulation.

What to watch: Play resumes out of the timeout as Portland looks to protect its narrow advantage down the stretch.