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Blazers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Lakers in Monday Night Matchup

Portland, OR – The Portland Trail Blazers (4-2) will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers (5-2) tonight at 7 p.m. PT at the Moda Center in a Western Conference showdown. This marks the second meeting between the two teams this season, with the Blazers previously securing a decisive 122-108 victory in Los Angeles last Monday.

The Lakers are coming off a 130-120 win against the Miami Heat on Sunday night, and are playing the second game of a back-to-back. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with a triple-double (29 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists), and Austin Reaves chipped in with 26 points and 11 assists.

Portland enters the game riding a three-game winning streak, having defeated the Lakers, Utah Jazz, and Denver Nuggets. The Blazers’ fast-paced play has them ranked among the league leaders in several categories, including third in pace, first in steals, and fourth in fast-break points. Their bench is also a major contributor, averaging the sixth most points in the league. Jerami Grant leads the NBA in bench scoring, averaging 20.7 points per game.

However, the Blazers are dealing with some injuries. Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard, Matisse Thybulle, and Blake Wesley are all out. Shaedon Sharpe is listed as probable. The Lakers have not released an injury report, but LeBron James and Deandre Ayton are not expected to play.

Oddsmakers favor the Blazers by 3.5 points, with the over/under set at 236.5.

Fans can catch the game on KUNP, NBA TV, or stream it via BlazerVision. Local viewers can also watch for free with an HDTV antenna via their local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland).

Following the game against the Lakers, the Blazers will conclude their three-game homestand against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

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