Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers fan diary

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers huddles with teammates in the first quarter of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on October 18, 2018 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

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PORTLAND, OR – OCTOBER 18: Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

3rd Quarter

After a seriously disappointing start, Brandon Ingram showed up big time and carried us through for a while. And then finally, look at that! A 3-pointer! And then a second one. By Rondo, no less! Miracles never cease.

Poor Lonzo looked a little out of his depth there. I don’t think he’s quite all the way back yet. Hopefully, LeBron can help him regain his confidence as he regains his fitness because he is still on a path to be a special player.

Side note: this small line-up is just a bit too small. Not much to do about it with the twelve men we currently have, though. Kyle Kuzma is being relied upon heavily to play center, and at times, it was a struggle.

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