Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan, left, and guard Scoot Henderson defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, drives by Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, tosses powder in the air as guard Bronny James stands by prior to an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)