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Doncic scores 41 but Lakers fall 136-129 to Trail Blazers

Portland, still unbeaten at three and oh, made eighteen threes and shot fifty-nine percent against the Lakers; Doncic had scored fifty-two days earlier.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN After Hours
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLuka Doncic scored forty-one points last night, and the Lakers still lost to the Trail Blazers, one thirty-six to one twenty-nine, at home in Los Angeles.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorForty-one points and a loss? Okay, so what happened?

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPortland shot fifty-nine percent and made eighteen three-pointers, according to Lakeshow Life. Damian Lillard hit a big three with forty-three seconds left, the AP says.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo who lost it? Because it sounds like Luka did his part.

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLuka also scored fifty-two against Utah days earlier.

  6. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe defense gave up one hundred thirty-six. The coach, JJ Redick, is described as knowing it is a problem. So that is one person informed.

  7. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDoes this change anything for a Lakers fan, a person in America?

  8. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Lakers are three and one, Portland is still unbeaten at three and oh, and the next game is the next chance to stop somebody.

  9. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDid the defense at least show up to the arena?

  10. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt was listed as present. The scoreboard disagrees on participation.

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The story so far

  1. Duren's hamstring: out until at least a November 8 Lakers date · ESPN
  2. Doncic scores 52 as Lakers beat Jazz; Lula wins Brazil · Axios
  3. Giants' McCarthy impresses; Doncic drops 52; Parsons slams refs · New York Post
  4. Luka Doncic Makes Lakers History By Edging LeBron James & Shaquille… · Yahoo Sports
  5. Draymond Green pumps brakes on Luka Dončić MVP buzz · Yahoo Sports
  6. Lakers sold in 72 hours; Oregon's season collapses; LAFC probe abuse… · ESPN
  7. Doncic scores 41 but Lakers fall 136-129 to Trail Blazers (this story)

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