Both had impressive games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with LaRavia scorching hot, missing one shot, and finishing with 27 points. Injured NBA All-Star Anthony Edwards watched from his team’s bench at the home game and created a viral moment thanks to a fan yelling out a significant question.

Luka Dončić missed three games late in October with a finger sprain and a leg contusion. Although the Slovenian star played in the Lakers’ last two games, the team opted to rest him for Monday’s matchup. Austin Reaves, meanwhile, appeared in Los Angeles’ first seven games but has also been ruled out against Portland due to right groin soreness.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart showed anew why he remains one of the most dependable defenders in the NBA.

The Miami Heat aren't quite the mediocre, rebuilding team many expected them to be this season after trading Jimmy Butler in February. They have a 3-2 record and are first in pace, as well as second in points per game and fast-break points per game coming into Sunday.

One week after defeating the Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers will look to do it again when they host Los Angeles on Monday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Blake Snell attended the Lakers opener before heading to Toronto for his Game 1 start in the 2025 World Series.

It doesn’t help that these Blazers are off to a strong start after not only beating the Lakers last week — who were without Luka Dončić — but also the Denver Nuggets. Suffice it to say this will be one of the most challenging games on the Lakers schedule this season.