Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points (15 on 5 3-pointers), and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 99-94.
Anthony Davis’ 16-foot step-back jumper put the Lakers ahead for good with 2:24 left in the fourth quarter.
During clutch time, the Lakers outscored the Trail Blazers 13-9. Davis scored 9 of the Lakers’ 13 on 2 for 2 shooting and 5 for 7 at the line. Late in the fourth quarter, Avery Bradley had 3 of his 4 steals, all with the game within five points.
Davis had 30 points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks. Russell Westbrook assisted on 5 of Davis’ 10 baskets.
For the Trail Blazers, Norman Powell scored 30 points (12 in the second quarter) with 5 3-pointers.
The Lakers shot 42.3% from the field and 36.7% from 3 to the Trail Blazers’ 35.7% and 33.3%. The Trail Blazers outscored the Lakers 24-1 off turnovers.