After an improbable comeback win over the Memphis Grizzlies, who had been the hottest team in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to build some momentum on Sunday when they visited the Portland Trail Blazers.
Prospects looked good early for them: They burst to an 18-4 lead — only to endure a very embarrassing second quarter in which they were outscored, 45-13, to fall behind 71-46 at the half. Turnovers were a big problem for the Lakers in the first half; they gave the ball away 11 times.
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