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The Portland Trail Blazers ended a six-game losing streak with a 107-105 win at home over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Anfernee Simons led the way with 29 points as Portland improved to 22-34.
The win also ended a five-game home losing streak for the Blazers. It was a revenge win for Portland, which had lost to Los Angeles less than a week ago on Feb. 2.
The Lakers fell to 26-30 after their fifth consecutive road loss and sixth loss in their last eight games. LeBron James led the team with 30 points.
Los Angeles point guard Russell Westbrook sat out his first game of the year as he was a late scratch due to lower back tightness.
Notable Stats
G Anfernee Simons, POR: 29 points (25 in 2nd half)
C Jusuf Nurkic, POR: 19 points, 12 rebounds
F LeBron James, LAL: 30 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists
F Anthony Davis, LAL: 17 points, 5 blocks
What’s Next?
The Blazers will enjoy a couple days off before hosting the New York Knicks on Saturday in the final matchup of a five-game homestand. The Lakers will return to action that same day in a road tilt against the Golden State Warriors.
This article will be updated shortly to provide more information on this game.
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