Saturday’s game represents the second chance for the Lakers’ young guards to prove themselves against the blistering hot duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum.
In their last meeting on November 22, D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson lost the battle of the back court, allowing the Blazers’ guards to combine for 49 points on 53 percent shooting.
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This is not the only story line that should be monitored. In the Lakers last game on Tuesday night, Kobe Bryant shot a career worst 1-for-14.