Lillard vs LeBron - Blazers v. Lakers Preview

On this week’s episode of the Blazer’s Edge podcast, Danny Marang is joined by editor-in-chief from Silver Screen & Roll, Harrison Faigen. Together they preview the first Blazers-Lakers playoff series since 2002 including; how will the Lakers guard Damian Lillard and how will the Blazers deal with Anthony Davis? Lebron James matching up with longtime friend Carmelo Anthony, X-factors for each team, whether rest or rust will make a difference and more!

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Intro

Opening comments

Meme acceptance

Harrison’s ability to inspire Damian Lillard all by himself 2:00

Overall thoughts on Lakers-Blazers 4:00

Rest vs Rust 8:00

Playoff Lebron James activated 10:00

How do the Lakers look to slow down Lillard? 15:00

What are the positives for the Lakers heading into the playoffs? 17:00

Kyle Kuzma being the 3rd best player for the Lakers

Who guards LeBron James for the Blazers? 19:00

How will the Blazers guard the 1-2 punch of Lebron and Anthony Davis? 21:30

Carmelo Anthony vs LeBron defensively 24:00

Javale McGee and Blazer’s Kryptonite 27:00

Lillard having a chance to right some wrong perceptions 32:00

The Blazers missing Trevor Ariza mightily in this match-up 38:00

Overall thoughts on the level of basketball in the bubble and future playoff seeding/match-ups 41:00

Official prediction time 42:30

“The Blazers are a shooting laxative” - Harrison Faigen 44:00

Closing Comments

Outro