James Scores 35 and Lakers Stay Atop In-season Tournament Group With 107–95 Win at Portland

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura dunks against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of an NBA basketball In-Season Tournament game in Portland on Nov. 17, 2023. Craig Mitchelldyer/AP Photo

PORTLAND, Ore.—LeBron James matched his season-high with 35 points and the Los Angeles Lakers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their sixth straight loss with a 107–95 victory in an In-Season Tournament game on Friday night, Nov. 17.

Anthony Davis added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the Lakers moved to 3–0 in Group A with the victory that counts toward the regular season.