The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a thrilling 118-117 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, with Kyle Kuzma leading the way with 32 points. The Lakers were able to overcome a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter and secure the win in the final seconds.
Kuzma was the star of the night, shooting 11-of-20 from the field and 4-of-7 from three-point range. He also added seven rebounds and four assists in the win. Kuzma’s performance was especially impressive considering he had been dealing with a sore ankle for the past few games.
The Lakers also received strong contributions from LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James finished with 24 points, nine rebounds and five assists, while Davis had 21 points, six rebounds and four assists. The two superstars combined for 45 points and 15 rebounds in the win.
The Trail Blazers were led by Damian Lillard, who had 30 points, six rebounds and seven assists. CJ McCollum added 25 points and four assists, while Carmelo Anthony chipped in with 18 points and seven rebounds.
The Lakers were able to overcome a slow start and take control of the game in the second half. They outscored the Trail Blazers by 11 points in the third quarter and held on for the win in the fourth.
The win was a big one for the Lakers, who now have a 3-1 lead in the series. They will look to close out the series on Friday night in Portland. With Kuzma playing at such a high level, the Lakers have to like their chances of advancing to the next round.
