Lakers recap and look-ahead: Doncic scores 164 in a 3-1 week, then Portland and a four-city trip

The Lakers went 3-1 over the last seven days. They built a 25-point lead at Golden State last Friday and lost by 17, then beat Toronto, Miami and Sacramento by a combined 40 points. Luka Doncic scored 164 points in the four games, at least 37 in every one. Los Angeles is 7-2, second in the Western Conference on percentage behind 6-1 Portland, which comes to Crypto.com Arena tonight. Here is the week from ESPN's box scores, and the five games ahead.

This week

Warriors 112, Lakers 95 · Friday, Oct. 30, at Golden State

The NBA Cup group-stage game started as a rout the other way. Doncic had 21 points and five 3-pointers in the first quarter and the Lakers led 38-15 after it, by 25 at the peak. Golden State then won the second quarter by the same 38-15 score and pulled away after halftime; according to the AP, no team in the shot-clock era had been tied or ahead at halftime after trailing by 23 or more after one quarter. Stephen Curry scored 31 with eight 3-pointers and passed Dominique Wilkins for 18th on the career scoring list. Brandin Podziemski added 21.

Doncic finished with 37 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Austin Reaves had 21 but eight turnovers. The Lakers made 11 of 39 threes to Golden State's 22 of 46 and turned it over 22 times. Doncic and Matisse Thybulle were each given a technical.

Lakers 131, Raptors 125 · Sunday, Nov. 1, at Crypto.com Arena

Doncic had 45 points, a season-high 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals, making 8 of 12 threes and all 13 of his free throws. He also drew three charges, and ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported that no player had combined five steals and three charges in a game since tracking began in 2013-14. Walker Kessler went 6 for 6 for 16 points with 15 rebounds, and Reaves scored 19. The Lakers led 102-76 late in the third quarter; Toronto's reserves scored 11 points in 40 seconds against the Lakers' bench to make it 125-120, and the starters had to come back to finish. Scottie Barnes scored 29 and RJ Barrett 22. First-round pick Cameron Carr made his NBA debut in the last 1:43.

Lakers 138, Heat 117 · Monday, Nov. 2, at Crypto.com Arena

On the second night of a back-to-back, Doncic had 42 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds, and the Lakers led for 94% of the game. Reaves scored 27 on 10-of-15 shooting, Kessler had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the Lakers' 39 assists were their most under coach JJ Redick, according to ESPN. They scored 60 points in the paint. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 12 rebounds for Miami. Ziaire Williams returned from a three-game absence with a foot injury and scored nine off the bench; Jake LaRavia kept the starting job.

Lakers 116, Kings 103 · Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Sacramento

Doncic scored 40 with nine rebounds and seven assists, his sixth straight game of 35 or more, and went 12 of 13 at the line. A personal 11-2 run in the second quarter, with jumpers from as far as 30 feet, broke the game open, and the lead reached 18. Reaves added 21 and Kessler had 15 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. The Lakers blocked 13 shots and made 34 of 38 free throws. Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. had 22 points and 12 assists for Sacramento (1-7), Zach LaVine scored 21 and Domantas Sabonis had 16 points and 17 rebounds. More on Doncic's run.

Against the DraftKings lines ESPN lists for each game, the Lakers covered against Toronto (-3.5), Miami (-1.5) and Sacramento (-12.5, by half a point) and did not cover at Golden State (-2.5). The Toronto and Miami games went over their totals; Golden State and Sacramento went under. Each final's recap and closing line is on its game page: Golden State, Toronto, Miami, Sacramento.

Doncic has 308 points in eight games, 38.5 a game; he missed the Oct. 28 win over the Clippers with a back injury. Reaves averaged 22.0 points this week and Kessler 14.0 points and 12.8 rebounds.

The next five games

Times are Eastern and TV is as ESPN lists it today; every game is also on Spectrum SportsNet in Los Angeles. ESPN lists no Lakers injuries. On Thursday the club sent Bronny James and Carr to its G League affiliate in Coachella Valley (the story). Prices are on the board; the full schedule is on the team page.

Trail Blazers at Lakers · Friday, Nov. 6, 10 p.m., Prime Video

An NBA Cup group game, and a rematch: Portland won 136-129 in Los Angeles on Oct. 27 despite 41 from Doncic. The Blazers have won five straight on the road, the last 132-119 at Phoenix on Wednesday, when Damian Lillard scored 25, Donovan Clingan had 24 points and 11 rebounds and Deni Avdija had 21 points and 12 assists. ESPN lists Ja Morant (hamstring) and Shaedon Sharpe (knee) as out. At about 4:30 p.m. Eastern Friday, ESPN's listing showed DraftKings with the Lakers -3.5 and the total at 231.5. Game page.

Lakers at Pistons · Sunday, Nov. 8, 6 p.m., NBA TV

The first of four straight road games. Detroit (6-2) leads the Central; it lost 112-106 to Philadelphia on Wednesday, when Cade Cunningham had 26 points and 11 assists and Duncan Robinson scored 27. Jalen Duren (hamstring) and Isaiah Joe (hip) are listed as out. Game page.

Lakers at Hawks · Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Spectrum SportsNet

The second night of a back-to-back. Atlanta (5-4) won 120-105 at Washington on Wednesday behind 26 from Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Jalen Johnson (ankle) is day-to-day. Game page.

Lakers at Bucks · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m., Spectrum SportsNet

Milwaukee (1-7) has lost four straight, the last 109-102 at Boston on Wednesday, when Tyler Herro led the Bucks with 25. Game page.

Lakers at Suns · Sunday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m., Spectrum SportsNet

Phoenix beat Orlando 117-104 on Thursday behind 30 points from Devin Booker. Mark Williams (shoulder) is out. The game joins the board once it falls inside the nine-day window.

Where the Lakers stand

Standings from ESPN as of Friday afternoon. Live scores are on the scores page.