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London Lions lose 119-66 to Portland in first game between British club and NBA team
The London Lions lost 119-66 to the Portland Trail Blazers in Oregon on Monday.
The game made the Lions the first British club to face an NBA team.
Portland led throughout and built a 39-point lead by half-time.
The teams played under NBA rules, with longer quarters, a larger court and a three-point line farther from the basket than under European regulations.
Portland shot more accurately, dominated rebounds and scored 39 points from London's 24 turnovers.
The game was part of Portland's preseason, and the team moved to a 2-0 record.
The London Lions lost 119-66 to the Portland Trail Blazers in the first game between a British club and an NBA team.
Portland led throughout and extended its advantage in every quarter.
The Trail Blazers built a lead of as many as 57 points at the Moda Center in Oregon.
Maxwell Lewis led London with 13 points, while Portland shot 56 per cent from the field.
The game was played under NBA rules, with 12-minute quarters and a larger court than under European regulations.
- Who
- The London Lions and the Portland Trail Blazers.
- What
- Portland won 119-66 in the first game between a British club and an NBA team.
- When
- Monday; the article was published on 12 October 2026.
- Where
- The Moda Center in Oregon.
- Why
- Not stated
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Portland led 34-21 at the break after London briefly cut the gap to four points.
Portland outscored London 38-12 and went into half-time ahead 72-33.
Portland extended its lead to 100-49.
Portland beat London 119-66.
- Final score
- Portland Trail Blazers 119, London Lions 66
- Largest lead
- Portland led by as many as 57 points
- London’s top scorer
- Maxwell Lewis, 13 points
- Portland field-goal shooting
- 56 per cent
- Venue
- Moda Center, Oregon
- Game rules
- NBA rules, including 12-minute quarters
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