Led by LeBron James’ 36 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, the Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers, 131-122, in Game 5. Additionally for the Lakers, Anthony Davis tallied 43 points and 9 rebounds in the victory, while CJ McCollum paced the Trail Blazers with 36 points and 7 assists in the losing effort. The Lakers will now advance to the Western Conference Semifinals after closing out this best-of-seven series, 4-1.
