2020 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers Beat Portland Trailblazers in Game 4

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trailblazers Monday night 135 to 115 and took a commanding 3-1 series lead.

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trailblazers Monday night 135 to 115 and took a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Lakers opened Game 4 of the first found series vs. the Blazers on Monday night with a 15-0 start. Los Angeles wore Black Mamba uniforms for Kobe Bryant Day and played their hearts out.

At one point in the game, it looked like the Trailblazers were back in it as Carmelo Anthony went shot for shot with LeBron, but soon after, the Lakers gained an almost 30 point lead commanded the game in the 3rd quarter.

LeBron James scored 30 points on Kobe Bryant Day and after the game, the Lakers tweeted out Mamba Mentality - #Lakerswin. 

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