Doncic scores 53 as Lakers survive Trail Blazers; Cavs defeat Sixers in LeBron's return
NBA Cup group stage continues with wins for Celtics, Spurs and Thunder
Luka Doncic poured in 53 points to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 victory over Portland in NBA Cup group-stage action Friday, while LeBron James's first trip to Cleveland as a Philadelphia 76er ended in a 119-95 loss. Victor Wembanyama, Jayson Tatum and the Oklahoma City Thunder also posted wins.