Doncic scores 53 as Lakers win big; Cavaliers lose in LeBron James's return game

Luka Doncic poured in 53 points to steer the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA Cup group-stage game.

Doncic's performance helped the Lakers come back from a deficit of up to 16 points in the second quarter.

At the half-time buzzer he sank a remarkable shot from beyond the half-court line, bringing the Lakers within seven points and setting up the second-half comeback.

When the Trail Blazers closed to within four points in the final minute, his floater sealed the Lakers' victory.

Meanwhile, the Cavaliers lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in LeBron James's first game back in Cleveland.