LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are off to a hot start in their season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers. With all the hype set on James' debut in his new purple and gold unis, the Blazers crowd expected a show to be put on and they were not disappointed.

In the opening minutes of the game, James was relatively passive until stealing a baseline out-of-bounds pass and throwing down a tomahawk dunk all by himself.

Damian Lillard followed that up by splitting the Laker defense and throwing down an easy flush of his own.

The Lakers immediately inbounded, and LeBron James made his move to cross over and throw down another run.

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James and the Lakers currently trail the. Blazers at the half, 63-65.