There will probably not be a more predictable loss on the Lakers’ schedule this season than Monday’s.

After an incredible performance from Austin Reaves on Sunday, LA was running on fumes with two more rotation players added to the injury report. And predictably, after fighting hard in the first half, the Lakers ran out of steam in the second half, committing a host of turnovers and generally struggling against a Blazers side that kept the pressure turned up defensively.

As a result, there isn’t a lot to take away from this game. But we’ll find the silver linings — and give plenty of praise to Austin Reaves — all the same.

So, let’s dive into the loss. As always, grades are based on expectations for each player. A “B” grade represents the average performance for that player.

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