The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the LA Lakers 109-81 on Sunday, the final day of the 2024-25 regular season, at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
Dalano Balton led Portland with 23 points, seven assists and five rebounds. He shot 8-for-22, including 4-for-12 from the 3-point line. Matisse Thybulle had 15 points and five rebounds. Toumani Camara finished with 14 points, six boards and four assists on 5-for-7 shooting (4-for-6 on 3-pointers).
Donovan Clingan had 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Kris Murray added 10 points and 11 rebounds. Off the bench, Rayan Rupert contributed 13 points and 10 boards, while Jabari Walker scored 10,

Dalton Knecht led LA with 27 points and eight rebounds on 9-for-21 shooting, including 5-for-12 from downtown. Shake Milton scored 16 on 5-for-15 shooting. Jordan Goodwin contributed 12 points, seven boards and four assists. Markieff Morris added 11 points and six assists.
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With No. 3 in the Western Conference locked, the Lakers rested their key players as they prepare for the postseason. Their first-round opponent will be the Minnesota Timberwolves, who secured the No. 6 seed.
Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers ended their season on a high note, finishing with a 36-46 record. On Sunday, NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Portland signed coach Chauncey Billups to a multi-year contract extension.
LA Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers player stats and box score
LA Lakers player stats and box score
Portland Trail Blazers player stats and box score
LA Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers game summary
The Portland Trail Blazers had a 29-25 lead over the LA Lakers at the end of the first quarter. Portland increased its lead to 15 by halftime, 58-43, after outscoring the Lakers 29-18 in the second period.
Dalano Balton led all scorers in the first half with 14 points on 5-for-12 shooting. For LA, Dalton Knecht had 13 points and six rebounds (4-for-9 shooting), while Shake Milton scored 11 points on 3-for-6 shooting.
Portland maintained its dominance in the third quarter, outscoring LA 31-18. The Trail Blazers had an 89-61 lead at the start of the final frame as they held on for the win.
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