Lakers player grades: LeBron James scores 43 in blowout win vs. Trail Blazers

Here is how the Los Angeles Lakers graded individually from a dominant victory against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Los Angeles Lakers dominated through all four quarters to rout the Portland Trail Blazers, 139-106.

Portland entered the game ranked No. 29 in defensive rating, and Los Angeles took advantage of that from the start. The Lakers dropped 43 points in the first quarter and led by 15.

LeBron James, in particular, had the hot hand from the get-go. He made his first four field goals and had put up 27 points at the end of the first half. That dominance persisted in the second half. James finished the game with 43 points to easily lead all scorers.

Los Angeles led by 35 in the fourth quarter to seal the deal.

Here is how the Lakers, now 18-19, graded individually from the victory: