Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura and Nick Smith Jr all achieved season-best point totals as the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers notched a 123-115 victory over the hosts Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Ayton had 29 points on 14-of-19 shooting and collected 10 rebounds and three blocked shots against his former teammates. Hachimura had 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting. Little-known guard Smith was the biggest surprise with 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including 5 of 6 from 3-point range.