Lillard's Dagger Spoils Dončić's 41-Point Outing! /VIDEO/

The decisive moment arrived in the dying seconds when Damian Lillard drained a dagger three-pointer, shifting the momentum and shattering the home team's hopes.

The visitors from Oregon put on a sensational shooting display, knocking down 18 three-pointers while converting nearly 60 percent from the field.

The hosts came up short despite another virtuoso performance from Luka Dončić, who once again carried the load with 41 points. Austin Reaves followed with 26, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 17, and Walker Kessler chipped in 13, but the Lakers lacked the necessary defensive support from the rest of the roster.

On the other end, Portland secured a massive road victory behind stellar team basketball: Deni Avdija and Ja Morant poured in 23 points apiece, with the Israeli forward also dishing out nine assists. Jrue Holiday contributed 22, game-winner Lillard finished with 21, and Robert Williams dominated the paint with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

The Lakers will look to rebound in their next outing in the crosstown rivalry against the Clippers, while Portland heads home to host the undefeated Memphis Grizzlies.

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