We need rudy to play if hes able!
About the Lakers: The Lakers are 6-0 for the fifth time in franchise history and for the third time under coach Phil Jackson. Their best start without a loss is 11-0 in 1997-1998 ... Gasol and Bryant have scored 20 points in the first six games, becoming the first tandem to do so since 1979-1980, when San Antonio's Larry Kenon and George Gervin did it seven times to open the season ... Bryant this season became the franchise leader in minutes played and now ranks first in Lakers history in points, minutes and three-pointers, and second in games, steals, field goals and free throws ... Odom leads the NBA in field goal percentage (.700), hitting 35-of-50 shots ... Gasol won the season's first Western Conference player of the week award, averaging 25.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 2.0 blocks in three games .. Fisher has played in 419 consecutive games, second among active players behind Portland's Andre Miller (619). Fisher has started 297 consecutive games, top among active players.
Lakers buzz: The Lakers weren't exactly convincing in their last game, a come-from-behind victory over Toronto ...The Blazers aren't the only team awaiting the return of an injured center.
Blazers buzz: Roy is coming off a 26-point night on Saturday, which moved him past Buck Williams and into 15th on the franchise scoring list. Roy has 5,688 points in four-plus seasons. Up next is Calvin Natt (5,738). ... The Blazers are tied with Miami with the most wins by 10 points or more this season (4) ... Portland will complete its third of 22 back-to-back games tonight. They are 2-0 this season on the back end, after going an NBA-best 15-4 last season.
Series history: The Blazers have won four of the past five meetings against the Lakers, including the last meeting in the Staples Center. Last season, Roy led the Blazers with a 17.0 point scoring average. All-time the Lakers lead 109-86, including a 70-27 record in Los Angeles.
Injuries: Lakers center Andrew Bynum (right knee) is out and center Theo Ratliff (left knee) and forward Luke Walton (right hamstring) are probable. Blazers centers Greg Oden (left knee) and Joel Przybilla (right knee), guard Elliott Williams (right knee) are out and guard Rudy Fernandez (back) is questionable.
it's nothing....we'll look fashionable kicking that Blazer ass 2nite...
you see we're the gift that keeps on giving...when we bless players it has far reaching consequences...for example...of the remaining undefeated teams they all feature former Lakers that have recently won les...: Lakers being the obvious undefeated team, New Orleans (Ariza), Atlanta (Powell).
It's the Kobe effect upon the league...those Bas s in N.O and ATL should be on their knees thanking us....
one more thing Tlong....for all the would be pretenders to challenge us this year I gotta tried but true theme message I recommend 4 you all:
It should be a fun game tonight. We match up well with the Lakers. I know Koolaid hates that, but we do.
U right Tlong...I prefer most teams just rollova like the Spurs and Mavs and just give us the ass...you Blazers will force us to brutally take it from you...
Lakers + 7 in the victory 2nite
We should win tonight. Probably fairly easily.
tlong, I will be pulling for your team.
Knee central?
really?pulling for another man's team...
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Are you gonna finish those pop tarts? I'll take care of them for you buddy
Lakers should win this one easily, but I think Portland will play harder early on keeping the game interesting.
It's been a while since we've met in the playoffs. Lucky for you.
the blazers should do the league a favor and try to aim for Pau Gasol's knees all game until one of them breaks.
Worked for us with Perkins.
tee, hee.
too bad we don't have Ariza to make Rudy's acquaintance anymore
I'll be surprised if Rudy plays tonight. You never know though.
The Lakers could lose by 50 and it would still be a great day.
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