Lakers fall 129–136 to Trail Blazers as Luka Dončić scores 41
Luka Dončić scored 41 points in a losing effort as Portland beat the Lakers 129–136 at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first loss of the new NBA season on October 28, 2026, falling 129–136 at home to the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena.
Luka Dončić led the scoring with 41 points and also handed out nine assists while adding five rebounds, one block and two turnovers. He shot 6/7 on two-pointers and 6/15 from beyond the arc. This marked the twentieth 40-point game of his tenure with the Lakers, making him only the sixth player in franchise history to reach that milestone in a Lakers uniform.
Despite Dončić’s performance, Portland executed late and pulled away in a tense contest, leaving the Lakers unable to recover in front of their home crowd.
Other results from the night
The defending champions New York Knicks notched their first win of the season in four tries, beating the Detroit Pistons 111–97. Karl-Anthony Towns posted 27 points and 20 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 23 points and seven assists, while Paul Reed led Detroit with 22 points and nine rebounds.
Boston edged Brooklyn 125–124 in overtime. Mikel Brown Junior hit a three at the buzzer to force extra time (117–117), but in overtime Jayson Tatum converted the game-winner; Tatum finished with 40 points and eight assists. Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 27 points and 12 rebounds.
Victor Wembanyama paced San Antonio with 29 points and 10 rebounds in the Spurs’ 130–103 victory over the Sacramento Kings at the Frost Bank Center.
The Lakers will have a quick chance to respond: they travel to face their city rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
“LUKA DONCIC WITH A NASTY STEP BACK WOW” — Lakers Empire.
Photo: press material from the event
