It’s going to be a thrilling contest that features two franchises that are hoping to break through and make a push towards the playoffs, but two franchises that still have a long and arduous road ahead of them if that is to happen.
Let’s take a look at where you can watch this critical contest and note which players you should keep an eye on. We will also take a peek at the latest injury report, make a prediction on the outcome and much more.
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
When: Friday, Feb. 22 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Watch: CSNN (POR), TWC SoCal 101 (LAL)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass (subscription required)
Records: Portland Trail Blazers (25-29) at Los Angeles Lakers (26-29)
Lakers Injury Report (via CBS Sports)
F Pau Gasol, Out, Foot
F Jordan Hill, Out, Hip
Trail Blazers Injury Report (via CBS Sports)
G Wesley Matthews, Questionable, Ankle
G Ronnie Price, Questionable, Ankle
G Elliot Williams, Out, Achilles
Key Storyline: Playoffs
A chance to get back into postseason contention will be on the line when these two Western Conference foes step onto the hardwood, as both are within a single game of each other and standing just outside the playoff picture after the All-Star break.
Both squads are gunning to catch the Houston Rockets (30-26), Utah Jazz (31-24) and Golden State Warriors (31-24), if any of them should falter at all down the stretch.
That makes this matchup extremely important, as the victor will not only have the inside track to sneak into the t...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
