The Los Angeles Lakers looked to gain some revenge on the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night. Damian Lillard led the Blazers down the stretch of their previous meeting in Portland, but this time the game was at the Staples Center. The Lakers would again be without Kobe Bryant, but starter Wesley Johnson made his return. Check out the highlights:
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First Quarter
Johnson knocks a 3-pointer for his first basket since returning from a strained hip flexor. Lakers down, 9-5, with seven minutes in 1Q.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 12, 2015
Game Score: Lakers 20, Blazers 23
Second Quarter
Tarik Black with the nice floater and at this rate, we'll have to change our name to Tarik Nation. #NBABallot
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) January 12, 2015
First time watching Tarik Black. Like the kid’s energy. Definitely making the most of his minutes.
— Ryan Ward (@Lakers_Examiner) January 12, 2015
Welcome back Wes. Johnson is 3/5 with 8 points
— janis carr (@janiscarr) January 12, 2015
Game Score: Lakers 45, Blazers 50
Third Quarter
LAL start the 3rd Q on a 7-0 run, capped by Ellington's corner 3, to take a 52-50 lead on Portland.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) January 12, 2015
Game Score: Lakers 69, Blazers 72
Fourth Quarter
THE PROPHET OF SWAG.
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) January 12, 2015
Back to back threes brings Lakers back within 7. 1:45 on the clock.
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) January 12, 2015
Game Score: Lakers 94, Blazers 106
[divide]Post-Game Video: Jeremy Lin