The Portland Trail Blazers will need more consistent production from rookie center Donovan Clingan than they received during Thursday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers to remain in contention for a postseason berth.

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The Los Angeles Lakers beat coach Chauncey Billups' Portland Trail Blazers by a score of 110-102 on Thursday night in a game that was missed by star guard Luka Doncic due to a calf injury. Prior to the game,

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Prediction: Blazers starting center Deandre Ayton will be out for at least three more weeks with a left calf injury. Donovan Clingan will start at center, backed up by Williams. T

The Los Angeles Lakers got some tough injury news regarding Luka Doncic ahead of their Blazers matchup Thursday.

The Los Angeles Lakers will lock horns with the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA matchup on Thursday. This prediction features our best bet of the game.

On Saturday, the Portland Trail Blazers (23-33) host the Charlotte Hornets (14-40) at the Moda Center, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place. The Trail Blazers fell 110-102 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday in their first game after the All-Star break.

LeBron James scored 40 points for the second time since turning 40 and also grabbed eight rebounds while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-102 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.

While they were without Luka Dončić as he continues to work his way fully back from a calf injury, they managed a 110-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Thursday's Western Conference showdown at Moda Center.

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.