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Lillard racked up 19 points (7-18 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 128-120 victory over the Kings.

Lillard tied Toumani Camara for second on the team in scoring but cooled off from deep, making just two of his 10 three-point attempts after hitting six in the opener. The veteran guard missed all of last season while rehabbing a torn Achilles tendon after rejoining Portland, and his early workload has been encouraging. Lillard and the Blazers visit the Lakers on Tuesday.

Avdija finished with 26 points (8-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-12 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Friday's 128-120 win over the Kings.

Avdija led Portland in scoring, adding six rebounds and six assists as the Trail Blazers moved to 2-0. He was a game-time decision with a right ankle injury before Wednesday's opener, but he logged a team-high 38 minutes Friday, so the ankle doesn't look like a lingering problem. Last season's breakout star remains the focal point of the offense even with Damian Lillard and Ja Morant now in the backcourt.

Lopez finished with 22 points (8-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and three blocks across 20 minutes during Friday's 125-117 loss to the Lakers.

Lopez was the Clippers' most efficient bench scorer, missing only one of his nine shots and scoring 15 of his 22 points in the first half while adding three blocks. The 38-year-old backup center has opened the season with two productive games, following up a 17-point, 11-rebound effort in Wednesday's win over Sacramento. His veteran presence has been one of the bright spots on a young Clippers roster in the first week of the season.

Jones closed Friday's 125-117 loss to the Lakers with 16 points (6-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 35 minutes.

Jones tied Hachimura for second on the team in scoring, doubling his output from the opener while adding two steals. His defensive role keeps him on the floor amid the team's many absences, giving him more chances to contribute offensively while scorers like Bradley Beal (knee) and Brandon Ingram (heel) are out.

Hachimura totaled 16 points (5-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 125-117 loss to the Lakers.

Hachimura bounced back from a poor shooting debut in his first game against this former team. He tied for second on the Clippers in scoring and tied for the team lead in rebounds. Hachimura signed a two-year, $28 million deal with Los Angeles' other team over the summer, and he should keep getting heavy minutes at power forward while the Clippers are shorthanded.

Garland amassed 26 points (9-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 125-117 loss to the Lakers.

Garland had another strong scoring night, leading the Clippers with 26 points after dropping 30 in the opener, but his nine turnovers weren't encouraging. With Bradley Beal (knee), Brandon Ingram (heel) and Max Strus (foot) all sidelined, the offense runs through Garland as the Clippers start a rebuilding season. Next up is a tough road test at Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Williams notched 14 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one block and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 125-117 win over the Clippers.

Williams was efficient as a starter, hitting five of seven shots and finishing as one of six Lakers with at least 13 points. He has started both games since joining Los Angeles, and his minutes went up from the opener. Williams should hold on to the starting spot to help the Lakers on defense.

Kessler racked up 22 points (10-14 FG, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, six blocks and three steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 125-117 victory over the Clippers.

Kessler followed up his perfect debut with another dominant showing, adding six blocks and three steals to his 22 points. The Lakers gave up a bundle of draft picks to land the 7-foot-2 center from Utah, and he'll get a shot at his former team Sunday.

Reaves recorded 28 points (10-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Friday's 125-117 win over the Clippers.

Reaves led the Lakers in scoring, posting a game-high 28 points while adding a team-high nine assists. He has opened the season with two strong outings, and with Doncic struggling to hold onto the ball, Reaves took over late to help seal the win. He's firmly the second option in Los Angeles' post-LeBron offense.

Doncic notched 23 points (8-21 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one block in 37 minutes during Friday's 125-117 win over the Clippers.

Doncic had an uneven night in the win. He finished third on the team in scoring and committed a career-high 11 turnovers. He played much better in Wednesday's opener, scoring 28 points in three quarters against Golden State. With LeBron James gone to Philadelphia, last season's scoring champion is the centerpiece in Los Angeles, and he'll look to bounce back Sunday in Utah.