Overview

• The Los Angeles Lakers rested key players, including LeBron James and Luka Doncic, in their final regular season game after securing the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
• Rookie Dalton Knecht led the Lakers with 27 points, and Bronny James made his first career start in the 109-81 loss to the Trail Blazers.
• The Trail Blazers, eliminated from playoff contention, finished their season at 36-46, exceeding expectations with the league's second-youngest roster.
• Portland's Dalano Banton scored 23 points, helping the team secure a commanding 33-point lead at one stage of the game.
• The Lakers now turn their attention to the playoffs, preparing to host Game 1 of their first-round series at Crypto.com Arena next weekend.