The Los Angeles Lakers entered Monday’s game without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. LeBron James is also sidelined with a sciatica injury. Despite being shorthanded, the Lakers pulled off a hard-fought 123-115 victory at the Moda Center.

The win served as payback for their earlier loss to Portland and extended their winning streak to four games. With this result, the Lakers improved their season record to 6-2, while the Trail Blazers dropped to 4-3.

Nick Smith Jr. Powers Lakers Past Trail Blazers In Exciting Finish

Without their key players, the Lakers found multiple sources of offense to secure the win on Monday. Nick Smith Jr. came off the bench with an explosive 25-point performance. He also added one rebound and six assists. His energy helped spark a stunning 15-point comeback that

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