Lillard Has 25, Blazers Beat Short-Handed Lakers 105–90

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, hits a 3-point shot from between Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis, left, and guard Russell Westbrook during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., on Nov. 6, 2021. AP Photo/Steve Dykes

PORTLAND, Ore.—Damian Lillard said some dad time at home with his son helped put him in a good place before facing the Lakers.

Lillard, who has been in a shooting slump, scored 25 points before sitting out the fourth quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers for a 105-90 victory on Saturday night.