The Los Angeles Lakers are roaring into the 2025-26 campaign with a 6-2 record. LA captured their fourth consecutive win on Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, thanks to Deandre Ayton's best game as a Laker (29 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks), Rui Hachimura's most points since April 7, 2024 (28), and Nick Smith Jr.