Klay Thompson finished the loss with 16 points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal while shooting 6/11 from the field and 4/8 from the three-point range in 32 minutes. Many fans reacted to his performance on social media.

The Portland Trail Blazers started a five-game trip Thursday night at the Los Angeles Lakers with coach Chauncey Billups eager to see his team improve defensively in the new year.

The Los Angeles Lakers held on to a 114-106 lead to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers in a game without Anthony Davis.