Post by SurferGirl on Nov 22, 2015 10:25:48 GMT -8
Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers
What: The Blazers are in Los Angeles to face the Lakers.
When: Sunday, November 22 at 6:30 p.m. (PT).
Where: Staples Center; Los Angeles, California.
Blazers Media: TV - CSNNW. Radio - Rip City Radio 620 AM.
Lakers Media: TV - TWC SN. Radio - 710 AM ESPN
Fact: This is the only meeting between the teams this season in Los Angeles.
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The Blazers, who snapped a seven-game losing streak on Friday night, are 5-9 (2-6 on the road). They are coming off a 102-91 home win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Nov. 20. The Lakers, who have lost six of their last seven, are 2-10 on the season (1-4 at home). The are coming off a 102-91 home loss to the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 20.
This season: Nov. 28 - Lakers at Blazers; Jan. 23 - Lakers at Blazers.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Ed Davis (photo courtesy gettyimages.com )
ROSTER
Guards
0 - Damian Lillard, 6'3"
3 - CJ McCollum, 6'4"
5 - Pat Connaughton, 6'5"
9 - Gerald Henderson, 6'5"
10 - Tim Frazier, 6'1"
44 - Luis Montero, 6'7"
Forwards
4 - Maurice Harkless, 6'9"
8 - Al-Farouq Aminu, 6'9"
17 - Ed Davis, 6'10"
21 - Noah Vonleh, 6'10"
23 - Allen Crabbe, 6'6"
34 - Cliff Alexander, 6'8"
Centers
11 - Meyers Leonard, 7'1"
24 - Mason Plumlee, 6'11"
35 - Chris Kaman, 7'0"
INJURY REPORT
Meyers Leonard (shoulder) - out
HEAD COACH
Terry Stotts
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Pts - Lillard 25.2
Reb - Plumlee 7.9
Ast - Lillard 6.7
Stl - Lillard 1.2
Blk - Plumlee 1.1
italics denote projected starters
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Julius Randle (photo courtesy latimes.com)
ROSTER
Guards
0 - Nick Young, 6'7"
1 - D'Angelo Russell, 6'5"
6 - Jordan Clarkson, 6'5"
9 - Marcelo Huertas, 6'3"
23 - Lou Williams, 6'1"
Forwards
2 - Brandon Bass, 6'8"
3 - Anthony Brown, 6'7"
4 - Ryan Kelly, 6'11"
7 - Larry Nance Jr., 69"
24 - Kobe Bryant, 6'6"
30 - Julius Randle, 6'9"
37 - Metta World Peace, 6'6"
Center
17 - Roy Hibbert, 7'2"
28 - Tarik Black, 6'9"
50 - Robert Sacre, 7'0"
INJURY REPORT
no injuries reported
HEAD COACH
Byron Scott
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Pts - Bryant 16.1
Reb - Randle 8.4
Ast - Bryant 3.7
Stl - three with 1.0
Blk - Hibbert 2.2
Italics denote projected starters
JULIANNE'S TAKES
BLAZERS
Portland finally put together a 48-minute performance on Nov. 20 in their win over the Clippers. Damian Lillard led the way with 27 points, while three players posted double-doubles in points and rebounds. Ed Davis came off the bench to score 17 and pull down 15 boards, Mason Plumlee had 18 points and 10 boards, and Al-Farouq Aminu added 10 points and 12 rebounds. The 55 rebounds were a Blazers season high. CJ McCollum registered 18 points in the win. Noah Vonleh will likely get the start, but he'll have to keep out of foul trouble to be a factor.. Key to a Portland win: Rebound and close out the game in the fourth quarter.
LAKERS
Los Angeles has struggled most of the season and seems to have no clear identity. They are a young team in flux. Kobe Bryant is showing signs of age and is no longer the focal point of the team Julius Randle had 18 points and 12 rebounds in the loss to the Raptors on Nov. 20. D'Angelo Russell scored 17 points. He and Randle are considered the future of this team. Roy Hibbert came over from the Indiana Pacers over the summer, and is not much more than a defender. Jordan Clarkson starts at the point, but is on the lower end of starting point guards in the NBA. Key to a Los Angeles win: Get out to the early lead and hold on for life.
MATCHUP TO WATCH
Noah Vonleh vs. Julius Randle.
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