Key Highlights
- Portland Trail Blazers host the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, November 3, 2025.
- Jrue Holiday recorded a career-high 52 assists in his first six games with Portland.
- Shaedon Sharpe scored 19 points and extended his scoring streak to 20 consecutive games.
- Matisse Thybulle’s 19-game steal streak is the second-longest active one in the NBA.
The Trail Blazers Return with a Bang: Host Lakers on Monday Night
On Monday, November 3, 2025, the Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Los Angeles Lakers at the Moda Center. This game marks the second matchup between these teams in less than a week and comes after the Lakers played their first back-to-back games of the season.
Trail Blazers: A Hot Start
The Trail Blazers have been performing exceptionally well to start the 2025-26 season. Jerami Grant, who has been coming off the bench, is leading the team in points per game with an impressive average of 20.7 points per game (ppg), a statistic that ranks him fifth among players who have come off the bench over the first six games of any NBA season in the last 25 years.
Shaedon Sharpe has also been on fire, scoring 19 points and maintaining his streak of scoring 15 or more points for 20 consecutive games. His usage rate of 29.9% is currently the highest by a Blazers player since Damian Lillard’s 33.1% in the 2022-23 season.
Defensive Prowess
The Trail Blazers’ defense has been stellar, leading to their ranking as the top team in opponent turnovers per game (23.3) and steals per game (11.8). This defensive strategy is not only boosting their overall performance but also increasing fastbreak points. Matisse Thybulle’s 19-game steal streak stands out, making him the second-longest active streak in the NBA.
Key Injuries
The game against the Lakers will see multiple Trail Blazers players sidelined due to injuries. Shaedon Sharpe (left calf soreness), Scoot Henderson (left hamstring tear), Damian Lillard (left Achilles tendon), and Blake Wesley (right foot fracture) are all out for this critical game.
Opponent Analysis: Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers, currently with a record of 5-2, will bring their star power to the Moda Center. Key players like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have been performing exceptionally well, with Doncic earning his first triple-double of the season despite scoring below his average.
DeAndre Ayton, who previously played for the Trail Blazers before being traded, is contributing significantly to the Lakers’ success. He’s averaging 14.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game on a shooting percentage of 63%.
Conclusion
This Monday night matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers promises to be an exciting contest, especially considering the high level of play from both teams. With the Trail Blazers looking strong offensively and defensively, while the Lakers bring their star-studded roster, fans are in for a thrilling game.
