The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Portland Trail Blazers, 99-94, at Crypto Center on Wednesday.

Los Angeles dominated the first and fourth quarters of this game, outscoring Portland, 55-35, in those frames. Portland made it competitive behind a 37-26 third quarter but were never able to capture the lead for the final 11 minutes. The Lakers shot 42 percent from the field while holding the Blazers to 36 percent shooting. The Trail Blazers also shot just 14-of-42 from three-point range and 10-of-19 from the free-throw line. LA's bench also outscored Portland's bench, 39-14.

The Trail Blazers (21-31) were led by Norman Powell and his 30 points and five rebounds. Anfernee Simons accrued 19 points, two rebounds and three assists. Jusuf Nurkic collected 16 points, 13 rebounds and four assists, while C.J. McCollum compiled 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. Robert Covington had 13 rebounds, nine assists and four steals, despite going scoreless.

The Lakers (25-27) were led by Anthony Davis and his 30 points, 15 rebounds, two assists and three blocks. Avery Bradley amassed 11 points, four rebounds and four steals. Russell Westbrook tallied nine points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists. Carmelo Anthony led the bench with 24 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

Los Angeles has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Friday, facing the Los Angeles Clippers. As for Portland, they return to action on Friday in a home matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.