Here are the Game 3 highlights of the match between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers which was scheduled on August 23, 2020 (Local Time).
The Lakers are now back in the driver seat after dumping the Trail Blazers, 116-108. Los Angeles is now ahead in its first-round playoff series 2-1.
LeBron James who was only held to 10 points during Game 2 had a bounce-back game where he dropped 38 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, just two dimes away for another triple-double outing.
Anthony Davis picked up where he left-off from their second meeting with Portland where he made 29 points and 11 boards that go along with 12 assists.
Damian Lillard who had outstanding first-half performance registered with 34 points but in the fourth quarter his points production went down due to relentless Lakers defense.
CJ McCollum added 28 points while Carmelo Anthony had 20 markers but in a losing effort.
Game 4 of the LA Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers is scheduled on August 25, 2020 at 9:00 AM (PHI time).
Los Angeles Vs Portland Game 3 Box Score
Lakers (116) – Davis 29, James 38, McGee 4, Green 8, Caldwell-Pope 13, Caruso 10, Kuzma 7, Howard 5, Morris 2
Trail Blazers (108) – Anthony 20, Nurkic 10, Whiteside 8, Lillard 34, McCollum 28, Trent Jr. 6, Hezonja 2