LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102
PORTLAND, Oregon: LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on Thursday night.The Lakers were without guard Luka Doncic, who missed the game as he continues to recover from a strained calf.Deni Avdija led Portland with 28 points.After Portland tied it at 81 in the fourth quarter, Reaves gave the Lakers the lead again with a scoop shot. James then kicked things into a higher gear.After an empty possession for Portland, James made a 3-pointer to give the Lakers an 86-81 lead.