Lillard, Gary Trent Jr down Lakers in Los Angeles, fans react to Trail Blazers' big win

Months ago, Los Angeles Lakers breezed past Portland Trail Blazers to vance in playoffs. w, Trail Blazers started ir season with a 115-107 win against Lakers. team showed an improved defence, where players like Derrick Jones Jr, Gary Trent Jr and Robert Covington stepped up to aid Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum – handing team ir second straight win. Lakers, with Anthony Davis and LeBron James both on court, failed to overcome fourth-quarter. 

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NBA live: Fans react to Trail Blazers 115-107 victory over King James, Los Angeles Lakers

With everyone excited for Lillard-James matchup, teams did t disappoint. While most expected Lakers to bag ar win, Trail Blazers stayed strong after ir first half, blocking and defending as game drew to an end. Fans were impressed with ir display, convinced that Lillard and his team will be a problem for or contenders soon. 

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Trail Blazers vs Lakers highlights

While Lillard scored team-high points, Gary Trent Jr matched his career-high, scoring 28 points during Portland's second straight victory – this one against defending NBA Champions. Lillard h 31 points, 21 of which he scored in massive second half. CJ McCallum ded 20 points. 

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LeBron James h 29 points for Lakers, while Anthony Davis ded only 13 points after coming back from his calf injury. Dennis Schroder ded 24 points. However, with Trail Blazers having stepped up ir defense, Lakers broke ir streak of 59 back-to-back wins when y enter fourth with a le. 

Trent filled in for Carmelo Anthony, who did t travel to LA. Lakers h a 15-0 run second half, which followed a massive start. Lillard and CJ McCollum mand to keep Portland's le, going on a 12-6 run. Lakers only scored 23 points off bench, as compared to Trail Blazers' 45. y were also missing Alex Caruso (health protocols), who provides James and Davis with needed backup. 

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(Im credits: AP)