Smith delivers as latest unexpected hero for Lakers
Lakers overcame multiple absences and long oddsmovement to beat the Trail Blazers 123-115, paced by Ayton, Hachimura and a 25-point outing from reserve Nick Smith Jr.
Nick Smith Jr, Lakers stun Blazers without injured James, Doncic and Reaves
Nick Smith Jr.'s breakout scoring and season-best efforts from Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura powered an injury-depleted Lakers to a 123-115 road upset over Portland.
