The Los Angeles Lakers return home on Sunday, November 12th to take on the Portland Trail Blazers, looking to build momentum after a shaky start to the season. The Lakers are coming off a hard-fought 122–119 road victory over the Phoenix Suns, and they will be hoping to put together back-to-back wins for the first time this year.
The Lakers’ Slow Start
The Lakers have struggled to find their footing early in the season, with a record of 3–5. They have been plagued by injuries, inconsistent play, and slow starts. In their first eight games, the Lakers have trailed at halftime in six of them.