SHOWDOWN63-16
VS
50-28
FISHER - BRYANT - BYNUM - GASOL - ARIZA
BLAKE - ROY - PRZYBILLA - ALDRIDGE- BATUM
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LAST MEETING
The Lakers lost to the Blazers 111-94 in a game that may have lit the first fire to what may become one of the most feirce rivalrys the bottom half of this decade. With the Blazers ahead by 28 late in the 4th Trevor Ariza attempted to block a shot by Rudy Fernandez who was on a break away, Trevor made contact with Fernandez head causing him to land hard to the floor. This led to a brief skrimish between both teams near the Laker bench. Brandon Roy escalated most of the action causing Lamar Odom to leave the bench area that led to his suspension, Trevor was assessed a flagrant 2 but wasn't suspended. Trevor will be the target of venom of the fans in Portland.
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SERIES FACTS
This will be the 192nd meeeting between the Lakers and Blazers, with the Lakers leading the series 108-83. The Lakers are 15-4 against the Blazers at STAPLES CENTER, but are only 2-15 in the ROSE GARDEN since it opened in 1995. The Lakers lead the season series 2-1.
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KEY MATCHUPS
Roy is the up and coming young gun, but Kobe is the grizzled vet primed for battle.
LaMarcus and Pau will do battle inside and on the perimeter.
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THROW BACK PIC
Luke's daddy and the Cap !
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SONG THEME : N.W.A's APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION
We Ain't Backin Down Portland We Comin For That A$$........Bank On It.
