Anthony Davis had 31 points and 11 rebounds and the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from an opening loss to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-88 on Thursday night in Game 2 of the first-round Western Conference playoff series.
LeBron James had 10 points, six rebounds, seven assists and six turnovers.. He had 23 points, 17 rebounds and a playoff career-high 16 rebounds in Game 1.
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Anthony Davis had 31 points and 11 rebounds and the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from an opening loss to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-88 on Thursday night in Game 2 of the first-round Western Conference playoff series.
Lillard was held to 18 points after ripping the Lakers for 34 in Game 1.
The Lakers continued to pour it on and led 88-58 after three quarters. Los Angeles led by 32 points in the period.
Lakers: Rajon Rondo, listed as questionable after having right thumb surgery, was inactive. ... Caldwell-Pope scored 16 points.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) as Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) looks on during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim KlementPool Photo via AP)
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel, left, greets center Dwight Howard (39) at the bench during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim KlementPool Photo via AP)
Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard looks on from the sideline after hurting his finger and exiting Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. CoxPool Photo via AP)
Los Angeles Lakers guard JR Smith (21) shoots a basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Mario Hezonja (44) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim KlementPool Photo via AP)
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) reacts during the third quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. CoxPool Photo via AP)
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James reacts after drawing an offensive foul during the third quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. CoxPool Photo via AP)
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, drives the ball against Portland Trail Blazers'Carmelo Anthony, left, during Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. CoxPool Photo via AP)
The Trail Blazers stunned the Lakers 100-93 in Game 1, but things went horribly wrong in Game 2. A poor performance got worse when All-Star guard Damian Lillard dislocated the index finger on his left hand in the third quarter. He left the game for good, and the team said X-rays were negative.
Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis handles the ball during the third quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. CoxPool Photo via AP)
Lillard was held to 18 points after ripping the Lakers for 34 in Game 1.
Davis scored 21 points in the first half to help the Lakers take a 56-39 lead. The Trail Blazers' high-powered offense shot 35% in the half.
Early in the third quarter, Davis aggressively grabbed a defensive rebound, then fired a long pass to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for a breakaway jam that gave the Lakers a 63-41 lead.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, center top, handles the ball during Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. CoxPool Photo via AP)
The Lakers continued to pour it on and led 88-58 after three quarters. Los Angeles led by 32 points in the period.
Most of the starters for both teams sat out the fourth quarter.
TIP-INS
Blazers: Shot 40% overall. ... Made just 8 of 29 3-pointers. ... CJ McCollum scored 13 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim KlementPool Photo via AP)
Lakers: Rajon Rondo, listed as questionable after having right thumb surgery, was inactive. ... Caldwell-Pope scored 16 points.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, passes the ball against Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim KlementPool Photo via AP)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) as Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) looks on during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim KlementPool Photo via AP)
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel, left, greets center Dwight Howard (39) at the bench during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim KlementPool Photo via AP)
Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard looks on from the sideline after hurting his finger and exiting Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. CoxPool Photo via AP)
Los Angeles Lakers guard JR Smith (21) shoots a basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Mario Hezonja (44) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim KlementPool Photo via AP)
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) reacts during the third quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. CoxPool Photo via AP)
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James reacts after drawing an offensive foul during the third quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. CoxPool Photo via AP)
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, drives the ball against Portland Trail Blazers'Carmelo Anthony, left, during Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. CoxPool Photo via AP)