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Blazers win 127-119 in LA in Lakers first game following Kobe Bryant's death

Damian Lillard scored 48 points, hit seven 3-pointers and added 10 assists and nine rebounds.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland beat Los Angeles 127-119 in the Lakers' first game since Kobe Bryant's death. 

Lillard scored 48 points, hit seven 3-pointers and added 10 assists and nine rebounds to send the Blazers to a win over an opponent still dealing with the trauma of Bryant's death five days earlier. 

Both teams stood on the court during a poignant pregame tribute to Bryant including songs, Kobe highlights and a stirring speech by LeBron James. James had 22 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and Anthony Davis had 37 points and 15 boards.  

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