Los Angeles Lakers @ Portland Trail Blazers
WEST 1ST ROUND - GAME 3 • LAL lead series 2-1
52-19, 27-9 Away
116
52-19, 27-9 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LAL | 25 | 28 | 40 | 23 | 116 |
| 29 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 108 |
35-39, 21-15 Home
108
35-39, 21-15 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Lake Buena Vista, FL
ABC
Referee:James Capers
Referee:Mark Ayotte
Referee:Josh Tiven
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
NBA News
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Former employee's discrimination lawsuit against Suns dismissed
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