LeBron James, Max Christie propel Lakers past Blazers

LOS ANGELES — Playing without Anthony Davis hasn’t been a scenario the Lakers have had to face many times over the last couple of years.

But when Davis hasn’t been available, it’s usually led to poor results – a script the Lakers flipped for at least one game with their 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, their sixth win in the past eight games.

With Davis sidelined, the Lakers needed someone outside of LeBron James (38 points, eight assists) and Austin Reaves (15 points...