Another nationally televised game. Remember when most folks complained we never played on national TV? Anyway, the Portland Trail Blazers are in Los Angeles to play the Clippers (late ~7:40 tipoff). The Clippers are playoff-bound, and Portland has always had trouble beating them in LA. Will the Blazers make this competitive?

Injury Report: As noted during yesterday's broadcast, Nolan Smith stayed home with a left ear infection.

Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports that Blazers All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge will not play due to a "sprained left elbow" and that reserve forward J.J. Hickson will start in his place. Aldridge is day-to-day.

Read: Dave's Preview | Blazers Media Notes | Facebook | Ben's updates on Twitter
Watch: Comcast Sportsnet (Portland) | Streaming | ESPN (No League Pass) | See viewing guide
Listen: 750 AM The Game (Portland) | NBA Audio League Pass (Free)

The usual rules apply:

1. No swearing | 2. No pictures | 3. Be Nice!
4. Don't discuss unofficial game streaming.

And, of course, have fun. Go Blazers! -- Tim