Portland Trail Blazers defeated Los Angeles Lakers 122-108 

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the struggling Los Angeles Lakers 122-108 on Monday night, powered by 25 points from Deni Avdija and 24 points and six assists from Jrue Holiday.

The Blazers, who lost 114-107 at the Clippers on Sunday, won their first away game of the season in the second game of a back-to-back when Jerami Grant scored 22 points off the bench. Donovan Clingan and Shaedon Sharpe both contributed 16 points. The remainder of the injured Lakers struggled to provide offence behind Austin Reaves, who scored 41 points to follow up his career-high 51 in Sunday's 127-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Jarred Vanderbilt scored 14, while Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each had 16. Portland's aggressive defense took advantage by forcing 25 turnovers, and the relentless pressure allowed the Blazers to pull away in the second half.