Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers (01-17-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA is set for a crucial matchup as the Portland Trail Blazers clash with the Los Angeles Lakers. The match will tip off at 10:00 pm ET tonight. The Portland Trail Blazers have previously won 20 out of the 42 games. While Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant are doubtful for tonight’s game, Deni Avdija and Damian Lillard have been sidelined. Their team is significantly counting on players such as Toumani Camara and Donovan Clingan.

As for the Los Angeles Lakers, they have previously won only 24 matches out of 39 played. With players like LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, the team has a higher chance of securing their names in the walls of victory. However, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic have been sidelined due to injuries. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Los Angeles Lakers at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The match will tip off at 10:00 p.m. ET on January 17, 2026, exclusively on KUNP, SportsNet LA, and NBA TV. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers - Expected Starting Lineups

Portland Trail Blazers

• Toumani Camara (SG)
• Donovan Clingan (C)
• Caleb Love (PG)
• Sidy Cissoko (PF)
• Shaedon Sharpe (SG)

Los Angeles Lakers

• LeBron James (PF)
• Rui Hachimura (SF)
• Marcus Smart (SG)
• Kobe Bufkin (PG)
• Maxi Kleber (C)

Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers - Injury Report

Portland Trail Blazers

• Damian Lillard - OUT (Acl)
• Scoot Henderson - OUT (hamstring)
• Matisse Thybulle - OUT (knee, thumb)
• Deni Avdija - OUT (back)
• Kris Murray - OUT (lower back)
• Blake Wesley - OUT (foot)
• Jerami Grant - QUESTIONABLE (Acl)
• Jrue Holiday - QUESTIONABLE (calf)

Los Angeles Lakers

• Luka Doncic - OUT (groin)
• Austin Reaves - OUT (gastrocnemius strain)
• Adou Thiero - OUT (MCL sprain)
• Deandre Ayton - QUESTIONABLE (knee)
• Jaxon Hayes - QUESTIONABLE (hamstring)

Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers - Game Prediction

This season, the Portland Trail Blazers have scored over 223.5 points in 26 out of 42 matches. However, the Los Angeles Lakers have scored the same in 29 out of 39 matches played this season, so speculations are tougher than usual. The Trail Blazers have some outstanding players, including Tounami Camara and Donovan Clingan. Camara has delivered 12.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this season. However, Clingan has averaged 10.9 points, 1.8 assists, and 10.7 rebounds per game.

The Los Angeles Lakers, on the other hand, have elite players like LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. James has averaged 22.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game this season, while helping the team one step closer to the finale. Hachimura, on the other hand, delivered 12.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game.


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