Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game Day Thread

With several players out due to injury and COVID-19 protocols, the Portland Trail Blazers face a Los Angeles Lakers squad dealing with their own issues and looking to stop a losing streak at home.

Friday, December 31 - 7:30 p.m. PT
How to watch on TV: ROOT Sports, NBA TV, NBA League Pass
Blazers injuries: CJ McCollum (out), Cody Zeller (out), Jusuf Nurkic (out), Robert Covington (out), Anfernee Simons (out), Trendon Watford (out), Keljin Blevins (out), Brandon Williams (out)
Lakers injuries: Anthony Davis (out), Kendrick Nunn (out), Rajon Rondo (out), Trevor Ariza (questionable), Avery Bradley (questionable), LeBron James (probable)
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