{"id":949900,"date":"2026-10-28T22:34:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T22:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/949900\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T22:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T22:34:10","slug":"lakers-make-bizarre-nba-history-in-loss-to-trail-blazers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/949900\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers Make Bizarre NBA History in Loss to Trail Blazers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> suffered their first loss of the young 2026-27 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, the Lakers fell to the Portland Trail Blazers, 136-129. The Lakers’ defense was below average and played a big role in their loss.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As for the\u00a0offense, the Lakers were stellar, and despite the loss, they have the No. 2 offensive rating in the league at 126.7, behind only the Blazers, who are at the top\u00a0thus far\u00a0through the first week of the season.<\/p>\n

Lakers-Blazers Contest Produces Historic Number of Technical Fouls<\/p>\n

The Lakers-Blazers contest was an offensive explosion and one of the more thrilling games thus far.\u00a0While that was the case, the two teams made bizarre NBA history in their matchup.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Los Angeles and Portland had 7 non-unsportsmanlike technicals: Four for defensive 3-seconds and three for flopping.<\/p>\n

According to Ramiro Bentes, that’s the most non-unsportsmanlike technicals in any NBA game since 2001-02.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The three flops called on the Lakers and Blazers are a single-game record since flopping became a technical in 2023-24.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Blazers-Lakers last night had 7 non-unsportsmanlike technicals: 4 for defensive 3-seconds and 3 for flopping.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the most non-unsportsmanlike technicals in any NBA game since 2001-02. The 3 flops are also a single-game record since flopping became a technical in 2023-24. pic.twitter.com\/o6s5sGw83U<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ramiro Bentes (@NbaInRstats) October 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Blazers guard Ja Morant and forward Toumani Camara were both called for flopping, while Ziaire Williams<\/a> was whistled for\u00a0the Lakers.\u00a0All three calls came within the final six minutes of the game.<\/p>\n

Lakers\u2019 Ziaire Williams Risks Another Fine Days After Flopping Penalty<\/p>\n

After the contest, Blazers head coach Micah Nori applauded the NBA for making flopping a point of emphasis.<\/p>\n

“Good job by the NBA,” Nori said. “Point of emphasis. Great job. There were [71] free throws. We almost got past 2 a.m. on the East Coast for the [end of the] game. Sorry to keep you all here so long.”<\/p>\n

The Lakers and Blazers combined for 71 free-throw attempts, with Portland\u00a0shooting\u00a041\u00a0of them.<\/p>\n

Williams was recently fined $2,000 for flopping <\/a>against the Utah Jazz in Sunday’s contest. <\/p>\n

Before Tuesday’s game, Williams admitted he’ll do whatever it takes<\/a> to get his team the win.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I got to flop again to get a win, then that\u2019s what I\u2019ll do,\u201d Williams\u00a0said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cDo I agree with it? Not necessarily,\u201d Williams continued. \u201cBut I mean, it\u2019s the league\u2019s rule, so whatever they say, that\u2019s how it goes.\u201d<\/p>\n

The NBA implemented a strict anti-flopping rule that features both in-game penalties and post-game reviews.\u00a0Post-game flopping fines start at $2,000 for the first offense\u00a0and increase with warnings, escalating into monetary fines and potential suspensions for repeat offenders.<\/p>\n

The NBA may fine Williams again after Tuesday’s call.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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