Post by DiamondThief on Nov 27, 2015 18:28:44 GMT -8
Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers
What: The Lakers make the first of two appearances in Portland the face the Blazers.
When: Saturday, November 28 at 7 p.m. (PT).
Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter; Portland, Oregon.
Lakers Media: TV - TWC SN. Radio - 710 AM ESPN
Blazers Media: TV - KGW. Radio - Rip City Radio 620 AM.
Fact: Both teams have had three days off heading into this game.
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The Lakers, who have lost eight of their last nine, are 2-12 on the season (1-7 on the road). The are coming off a 111-77 road loss to the Golden St. Warriors on Nov. 24.The Blazers, who have won two of the past three, are 6-10 (3-4 at home). They are coming off a 93-88 home loss to the Chicago Bulls on Nov. 24.
THIS SEASON
Nov. 22 - Blazers 107, Lakers 93.
Jan. 23 - Lakers at Blazers.
HELPFUL LINKS
Blazers 2015-16 Schedule
Blazers 2015-16 Season Preview
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
D'Angelo Russell (photo courtesy Getty Images)
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 15.2
Reb - Randle 8.6
Ast - Bryant 3.5
Stl - Bryant 1.1
Blk - Hibbert 2.3
Italics denote projected starters
* Has been assigned to NBADL's Los Angeles DeFenders
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Mason Plumlee (photo courtesy Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports )
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) - probable
HEAD COACH
Terry Stotts
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Pts - Lillard 25.1
Reb - Plumlee 8.6
Ast - Lillard 7.2
Stl - Lillard 1.2
Blk - Plumlee 1.2
italics denote projected starters
ANGI'S TAKES
LAKERS
Los Angeles is essentially in a free fall and was clobbered by the Warriors on Nov. 24 by 34 points. They are clearly in a rebuilding mode. Julius Randle posted a double in the Nov. 22 match up between the teams with 13 points and 13 rebounds. He led the Lakers to a 51-43 edge in rebounding on the night. Jordan Clarkson led the Lakers in scoring in that game with 19. Kobe Bryant, possibly playing his last season, scored 18 on just 6-22 shooting. Sedond overall pick in last summer's NBA draft, D'Angelo Russell, added 9 rebounds and 6 assists to go with his 13 points. Lou Williams came off the bench to score 14 points and help spark a second half surge. Nick Young and Metta World Peace come off the bench, but neither had an impact in the previous meeting. Key to a Los Angeles win: Get out to the early lead and hold on for life.
BLAZERS
Portland is on pace to go 31-51 this season, which is pretty close to where several prognosticators have placed the team. Damian Lillaed and CJ McCollum combined for 49 points in the first meeting against the Lakers. Lillard added a career-high 13 assists (the team had 27 total) to his game-high 30 points. McCollum scored 19, and the duo combined to shoot 20-38. Mason Plumlee, who has registered four straight double-doubles, had 17 points and 11 rebounds against the Lakers. Al-Farouq Aminu and Maurice Harkless each scored 10 points, while Allen Crabbe was +14 while on the court. Fomer Laker Ed Davis tallied 9 points in the Blazers' win. Meyers Leonard will be active for the first time after missing seven games due to a shoulder injury. The Blazers' bench outscored the Lakers' bench in the game, 31-23. Key to a Portland win: Win the rebounding battle and close out the game in the fourth quarter.
MATCHUP TO WATCH
D'Angelo Russell vs. Damian Lillard.
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