Anthony Davis, Lakers dominate as they cruise by Trailblazers in Game 2, picks up first playoff victory since 2012

The last time the Los Angeles Lakers won a playoff game was on May 17th, 2012 as Kobe Bryant and the Lakers took down Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference semi-finals. They went on to not win another game for the rest of the series, and it was the last time in eight years that they won a playoff game, until last night.

The Los Angeles Lakers cruised by the Portland Trailblazers, 111-88, in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round series to even the series at 1-1. Lakers star forward Anthony Davis led the way for as he had 31 points, 11 rebounds, in just 29 minutes of action. Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 16, J.R. Smith put in 11, as Lebron James and JaVale McGee chipped in with 10 each.

For the Trailblazers, who will be looking to re-gain control of the series in Game 3, was led by star point guard Damian Lillard with 18 points. guard CJ McCollum added 13, as Anfernee Simons scored 11 off the bench.

My Thoughts

The Los Angeles Lakers CAME TO PLAY.

The Lakers as expected came out firing after a disappointing Game One loss to the Trailblazers. Anthony Davis was locked in the whole game and absolutely killing the Trailblazers big men. One thing I was impressed with was the Lakers were knocking down their shots and playing hard, except for Danny Green obviously lol. Lebron James had an off night last night, but it didn’t really matter as the Lakers came out firing from the start. I personally think it was the best the Lakers have looked in the bubble.

For the Trailblazers, I do think they looked tired last night. They have been playing with a lot of fire lately as they having been fighting for their playoff lives the whole time in the bubble. Damian Lillard dislocated his left index finger in last night’s game, which will make things a little bit more interesting. He has been having the hot hand in the bubble, and this may affect the way he shoots and plays in this series. I expect the Blazers to come out playing a lot better in Game 3 as they will be looking to make the first round upset.

Game 3 will be tomorrow at 8:30 P.M. as the Lakers and the Blazers will fight to take the series lead.