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Toronto Raptors (19-20) at New York Knicks (16-22), 8 p.m.

Toronto Raptors (19-20) at New York Knicks (16-22), 8 p.m.

Toronto Raptors (19-20) at New York Knicks (16-22), 8 p.m.

Atlantic Division rivals meet in historic Madison Square Garden Friday when the Toronto Raptors visit the New York Knicks.

The Raptors, who lead the Knicks by 2 1/2 games for second place in the division, dropped the opener of a brief two-game road trip in Indianapolis on Monday when Danny Granger finished with 23 points, as the Indiana Pacers overcame a big deficit to top Toronto, 105-101, at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Toronto's lead reached 23 in the second quarter, but the Pacers closed the half strong and were within 13 at the break. The Raptors then shot only 20.6 percent in the second half, making just seven field goals, allowing Indiana to overtake the lead to snap a two-game slide.

Chris Bosh had 27 points and 10 boards to record his NBA-best 28th double- double of the season, but Toronto lost its second straight after winning eight of the previous nine. Andrea Bargnani had 17 rebounds and 12 points in the loss.

"[The] Pacers are a high-powered offensive team," said Toronto guard Jarrett Jack. "We knew they were capable of making a comeback like that. The next time we play them we just have to know that we have to do a better job of locking down on them and the game is not over until the final buzzer goes off."

The Knicks, meanwhile, are coming off an exciting win in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

David Lee had a game-high 24 points and got the game-winning layup to drop with 14.9 seconds left in that one, as New York took a 93-92 decision from the 76ers at the Wachovia Center.

Wilson Chandler added 18 points and Al Harrington had 17 points and seven rebounds for New York, which salvaged a win out of its three-game road trip. Jared Jeffries checked in with 15 points and nine boards.

The Knicks had dropped nine straight in Philadelphia, earning a road win against the 76ers for the first time since an overtime triumph on December 17, 2004.

Marreese Speights hit a jumper to put the Sixers in front with 26.9 seconds left, but Lee came back with his game-winning bucket. That left Philadelphia with a chance to tie or win the game on the last possession, but Rodney Carney's shot from deep on the right wing was off the mark.

"We got a little lucky that he (Carney) missed a shot at the end but I thought our guys played extremely hard, worked the zone well and David Lee hit some big shots down the stretch," said Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni.

The Raptors have taken four of their past six meetings with the Knicks.

 

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NBA Matchup - Toronto at New York

NBA Matchup - Toronto at New York

NBA Matchup - Toronto at New York

Toronto Raptors (19-20) at New York Knicks (16-22), 8 p.m.
2009-10 Head-to-head record First meeting
2008-09 Head-to-head record Tied 2-2
2007-08 Head-to-head record Toronto 3-1
2006-07 Head-to-head record Toronto 3-1
2005-06 Head-to-head record Toronto 3-1
2004-05 Head-to-head record Toronto 3-1
2003-04 Head-to-head record New York 3-1
2002-03 Head-to-head record New York 3-1
Overall Head-to-head record New York 28-25
Home Record: Toronto 12-6; New York 9-10
Away Record: Toronto 7-14; New York 7-12
Current Streak: Toronto (L2); New York (W1)
Record vs. Atlantic Division: Toronto 2-3; New York 3-3
Record vs. Eastern Conference: Toronto 13-13; New York 11-14
2008-2009 Meetings
02/20 - New York, 127-97 (at NY)
02/22 - Toronto, 111-100 (at Tor)
04/04 - Toronto, 102-95 (at NY)
04/05 - New York, 112-103 (at Tor)
2007-2008 Meetings
01/11 - Toronto, 99-90 (at NY)
02/22 - New York, 103-99 (at NY)
02/24 - Toronto, 115-92 (at Tor)
03/28 - Toronto, 103-95 (at Tor)
2006-2007 Meetings
12/02 - Toronto, 103-100 (at NY)
03/14 - Toronto, 104-94 (at Tor)
03/18 - New York, 92-74 (at NY)
04/15 - Toronto, 107-105 (at Tor)
2005-2006 Meetings
01/15 - Toronto, 129-103 (at Tor)
02/03 - Toronto, 104-90 (at Tor)
02/15 - New York, 98-96 (at NY)
03/21 - Toronto, 114-109 (at NY)
2004-2005 Meetings
11/24 - Toronto, 114-91 (at Tor)
11/27 - New York, 108-102 (at NY)
01/19 - Toronto, 98-81 (at Tor)
04/12 - Toronto, 105-93 (at NY)
2003-2004 Meetings
12/19 - Toronto, 105-99 ot (at Tor)
01/19 - New York, 90-79 (at NY)
03/05 - New York, 109-103 (at Tor)
03/26 - New York, 108-101 (at NY)
2002-2003 Meetings
11/27 - New York, 87-81 (at Tor)
01/01 - New York, 95-75 (at NY)
03/24 - New York, 100-90 (at NY)
03/30 - Toronto, 95-86 (at Tor)
Game Notes
Note - New York snapped a two-game series losing streak on 04/05/09.
Note - Toronto has won four of six and six of the last nine meetings.
Note - Toronto has won nine of 13 and 13 of the last 18 meetings.
Note - Toronto has won 14 of 20 and 16 of the last 25 meetings.
Note - Toronto snapped a two-game series road losing streak on 04/04/09.
Note - Toronto has lost three of its last five at New York.
Note - Toronto has won four of seven and five of its last nine at New York.
Note - Toronto has lost 12 of its last 17 at New York.
Note - New York snapped a nine-game series road losing streak on 04/05/09.
Note - New York has lost 11 of 13 and 16 of its last 20 at Toronto.
Toronto last five games New York last five games
01/03 - W vs. San Antonio, 91-86 01/03 - W vs. Indiana, 132-89
01/06 - W at Orlando, 108-103 01/07 - W vs. Charlotte, 97-93
01/08 - W at Philadelphia, 108-106 01/09 - L at Houston, 96-105
01/10 - L vs. Boston, 107-114 01/11 - L at Oklahoma City, 88-106
01/11 - L at Indiana, 101-105 01/13 - W at Philadelphia, 93-92

 

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Oklahoma Thunder (21-17) at Dallas Mavericks (25-13), 8:30 p.m.

Oklahoma Thunder (21-17) at Dallas Mavericks (25-13), 8:30 p.m.

Oklahoma Thunder (21-17) at Dallas Mavericks (25-13), 8:30 p.m.


- The Southwest Division-leading Dallas Mavericks hope to salvage the finale of a three-game homestand Friday when they host the improved Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Mavericks fell to 0-2 on the residency Wednesday with a 100-95 loss to the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers.

Andrew Bynum posted 22 points and 11 rebounds in that one as the Lakers became the first NBA team to record 3,000 wins with a 100-95 win.

Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki had 30 points -- 15 in the fourth quarter -- and surpassed 20,000 points for his career. He is the 19th fastest player to reach the total and now has 20,014 after Wednesday's contest. He also added a season-best 16 rebounds.

"(Nowitzki would) rather have the win than 20,000 points," said Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle. "That's where the disappointment is. You get a guy who is pure basketball heart. He'd do anything to win any ball game and he wouldn't care how many points he scored. That's what really makes him special along with the other things you guys have seen on a daily basis for over a decade."

Josh Howard had 18 points for the Mavericks, who have lost eight of their last nine games against the Lakers. Jason Kidd had 11 points and 11 assists in defeat.

The Thunder, meanwhile, are coming off a tough overtime loss to San Antonio on Wednesday. Richard Jefferson came up with a big block and hit the game-winning basket with 9.1 seconds left in the extra frame as the Spurs, who trail Dallas by just one-half game in the Southwest, pulled out an exciting 109-108 victory over Oklahoma City.

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook netted 35 and 25 points, respectively, for the Thunder, who had won eight of 10 coming into the game. Westbrook also handed out 13 assists but missed a potential game-winner at the buzzer, while Jeff Green ended with 16 points and 10 rebounds in a losing effort.

Down 108-106, the Spurs' Antonio McDyess had a chance to tie the game but made just 1-of-2 free throws with 56.2 seconds showing in overtime. A double team on Durant resulted in Thabo Sefolosha tossing up a shot that Jefferson got a piece of to give the Spurs the ball back.

Manu Ginobili then drove to the hoop but lost the ball before making a diving save. With the shot clock nearly at zero, Jefferson made his way into the lane and hit the go-ahead bucket with 9.1 seconds remaining.

Westbrook couldn't free himself up on his try from the right wing, hitting all iron as the Thunder fell just short.

"We had a great look. I thought Russell's shot was good. I'm proud of him for taking that shot. It looked good but it didn't fall," Durant said.

Dallas has dominated this series recently taking 16 of its past 18 meetings with the Oklahoma City franchise.

 

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NBA Matchup - Oklahoma City at Dallas

Oklahoma City Thunder (21-17) at Dallas Mavericks (25-13), 8:30 p.m.
2009-10 Head-to-head record Dallas 1-0
2008-09 Head-to-head record Dallas 2-1
2007-08 Head-to-head record Dallas 3-1
2006-07 Head-to-head record Dallas 4-0
2005-06 Head-to-head record Dallas 3-0
2004-05 Head-to-head record Dallas 3-1
2003-04 Head-to-head record Dallas 3-1
2002-03 Head-to-head record Tied 2-2
Overall Head-to-head record Tied 61-61
Home Record: Oklahoma City 11-9; Dallas 12-7
Away Record: Oklahoma City 10-8; Dallas 13-6
Current Streak: Oklahoma City (L1); Dallas (L2)
Record vs. Southwest Division: Oklahoma City 2-6
Record vs. Northwest Division: Dallas 4-2
Record vs. Western Conference: Oklahoma City 8-13; Dallas 15-10
2009-2010 Meetings
12/16 - Dallas, 100-86 (at Okla City)
2008-2009 Meetings
12/13 - Dallas, 103-99 (at Dal)
02/27 - Dallas, 110-108 ot (at Dal)
03/02 - Oklahoma City, 96-87 (at Okla City)
2007-2008 Meetings
01/11 - Dallas, 90-70 (at Sea)
01/19 - Dallas, 111-96 (at Dal)
04/08 - Dallas, 99-83 (at Dal)
04/13 - Seattle, 99-95 (at Sea)
2006-2007 Meetings
12/20 - Dallas, 103-95 (at Sea)
01/02 - Dallas, 112-88 (at Dal)
01/30 - Dallas, 122-102 (at Dal)
04/18 - Dallas, 106-75 (at Sea)
2005-2006 Meetings
12/23 - Dallas, 101-98 (at Sea)
01/26 - Dallas, 104-97 (at Sea)
02/04 - Dallas, 110-91 (at Dal)
2004-2005 Meetings
12/09 - Seattle, 107-102 (at Dal)
02/13 - Dallas, 95-92 (at Sea)
04/13 - Dallas, 95-90 (at Sea)
04/19 - Dallas, 101-96 (at Dal)
2003-2004 Meetings
01/27 - Dallas, 118-116 (at Sea)
03/02 - Dallas, 107-96 (at Dal)
04/06 - Dallas, 118-108 (at Dal)
04/10 - Seattle, 119-99 (at Sea)
2002-2003 Meetings
11/23 - Dallas, 115-105 (at Dal)
01/19 - Seattle, 85-81 (at Sea)
03/13 - Seattle, 107-100 (at Sea)
04/14 - Dallas, 109-106 (at Dal)
Game Notes
Note - The Oklahoma City Thunder were formerly the Seattle SuperSonics.
Note - Dallas has won three of four and 16 of the last 18 meetings.
Note - Dallas has won 20 of the last 24 meetings.
Note - Oklahoma City has lost eight straight and 13 of its last 14 at Dallas.
Note - Dallas snapped a two-game series road losing streak on 12/16/09.
Note - Dallas has won eight of 10 and nine of the last 12 road meetings.
Oklahoma City last five games Dallas last five games
01/04 - W at Chicago, 98-85 01/03 - L at LA Lakers, 96-131
01/06 - L vs. New Orleans, 92-97 01/05 - W vs. Detroit, 98-93
01/09 - W vs. Indiana, 108-102 01/08 - W at San Antonio, 112-103
01/11 - W vs. New York, 106-88 01/09 - L vs. Utah, 93-111
01/13 - L vs. San Antonio, 108-109 (OT) 01/13 - L vs. LA Lakers, 95-100

 

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Miami Heat (19-18) at Houston Rockets (22-17), 8:30 p.m.

Miami Heat (19-18) at Houston Rockets (22-17), 8:30 p.m.

Miami Heat (19-18) at Houston Rockets (22-17), 8:30 p.m.

The Miami Heat will continue a six-game western road trip Friday against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center.

Miami evened its mark on the trek at 2-2 and ended a two-game slide with a 115-102 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday in Oakland, as Dwyane Wade shook off a wrist injury to record 35 points, nine assists and seven rebounds for Miami, which is 8-8 away from south Florida this season.

Jermaine O'Neal and Michael Beasley chipped in 24 and 19 points, respectively, in the win for the Heat.

"I'm looking for consistency with this group," Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said. "It's good to get this win, but let's move on."

The Heat will close out the road swing at Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Rockets will continue their three-game homestand this evening and opened the residency with Wednesday's exciting 120-114 triple-overtime victory versus the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Aaron Brooks poured in a career-high 43 points and Trevor Ariza totaled 19 points, seven assists and seven rebounds for Houston, which has won eight in a row as the host and improved to 12-4 at the Toyota Center this season. Brooks is averaging 25.0 points in the last eight games, while Carl Landry added 16 points in a winning effort.

"This one would have been a shame to lose," said Rockets forward Shane Battier, who ended with 14 points and 12 boards. "We played well early on...they hit a fantastic shot to force overtime. If we would have lost this game, this one really would have hurt."

The Rockets will also welcome the Milwaukee Bucks to town on the current homestand, and have won two of three games overall.

Houston won both meetings with Miami a season ago and is unbeaten in the past three meetings between the teams. The Heat have dropped three in a row at Houston.

 

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NBA Matchup - Miami at Houston

NBA Matchup - Miami at Houston

NBA Matchup - Miami at Houston

Miami Heat (19-18) at Houston Rockets (22-17), 8:30 p.m.
2009-10 Head-to-head record First meeting
2008-09 Head-to-head record Houston 2-0
2007-08 Head-to-head record Tied 1-1
2006-07 Head-to-head record Houston 2-0
2005-06 Head-to-head record Miami 2-0
2004-05 Head-to-head record Tied 1-1
2003-04 Head-to-head record Tied 1-1
2002-03 Head-to-head record Tied 1-1
Overall Head-to-head record Houston 25-20
Home Record: Miami 11-10; Houston 12-4
Away Record: Miami 8-8; Houston 10-13
Current Streak: Miami (W1); Houston (W1)
Record vs. Southwest Division: Miami 1-4
Record vs. Southeast Division: Houston 0-3
Record vs. Western Conference: Miami 7-11
Record vs. Eastern Conference: Houston 5-5
2008-2009 Meetings
11/24 - Houston, 107-98 (at Mia)
01/17 - Houston, 93-86 (at Hou)
2007-2008 Meetings
11/23 - Miami, 98-91 (at Mia)
02/21 - Houston, 112-100 (at Hou)
2006-2007 Meetings
11/12 - Houston, 94-72 (at Mia)
02/21 - Houston, 112-102 (at Hou)
2005-2006 Meetings
11/10 - Miami, 88-84 (at Mia)
01/29 - Miami, 101-95 (at Hou)
2004-2005 Meetings
01/30 - Miami, 104-95 (at Mia)
03/22 - Houston, 84-82 (at Hou)
2003-2004 Meetings
11/11 - Houston, 90-70 (at Hou)
01/26 - Miami, 95-81 (at Mia)
2002-2003 Meetings
12/16 - Houston, 105-100 ot (at Mia)
02/14 - Miami, 94-82 (at Hou)
Game Notes
Note - Houston has won three straight and five of the last six meetings.
Note - Houston has won six of nine and seven of the last 12 meetings.
Note - Houston has won eight of the last 14 meetings.
Note - Miami has won nine of the last 17 meetings.
Note - Houston has won 10 of the last 19 meetings.
Note - Miami has won 17 of the last 27 meetings.
Note - Miami has lost three straight and five of its last six at Houston.
Note - Miami has lost six of its last 10 at Houston.
Note - Miami has won seven of its last 13 at Houston.
Note - Houston has won two of its last three at Miami.
Note - Houston has lost four of its last six at Miami.
Note - Houston has lost five of eight and 10 of its last 14 at Miami.
Miami last five games Houston last five games
01/06 - L vs. Boston, 106-112 (OT) 01/05 - L at LA Lakers, 79-88
01/08 - W at Phoenix, 109-105 01/06 - L at Phoenix, 110-118
01/10 - L at LA Clippers, 84-94 01/09 - W vs. New York, 105-96
01/11 - L at Utah, 89-118 01/12 - L at Charlotte, 94-102
01/13 - W at Golden State, 115-102 01/13 - W vs. Minnesota, 120-114 (3OT)

 

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Milwaukee Bucks (15-21) at Golden State Warriors (11-26), 10:30 p.m.

Milwaukee Bucks (15-21) at Golden State Warriors (11-26), 10:30 p.m.

Milwaukee Bucks (15-21) at Golden State Warriors (11-26), 10:30 p.m.

Something has to give for the Milwaukee Bucks on their current six-game road trip, as they pay a visit to the Golden State Warriors tonight at ORACLE Arena.

Milwaukee has lost the first three contests of its road swing and is coming off Wednesday's 120-108 loss at Portland. Ersan Ilyasova tied a career-high with 24 points and also grabbed five rebounds for the Bucks, whose three-game slide comes on the heels of a three-game winning streak.

"They were just in a different gear than us for most of the night. They were quicker, more athletic, and drove by us pretty much at will," Bucks head coach Scott Skiles said of the Trail Blazers.

Jodie Meeks added 21 points off the bench, while Charlie Bell, Brandon Jennings and Luke Ridnour each had 12 points in defeat. The Bucks are only 4-14 away from the Bradley Center this season and will also visit Utah and Houston on the current road trip.

Golden State will resume a seven-game homestand Friday and fell to 1-2 on the residency following Wednesday's 115-102 loss versus the Miami Heat.

Corey Maggette ended with 25 points and Anthony Morrow scored 24 for the Warriors, who have dropped two straight and five of seven overall. Golden State is 7-9 in Oakland this season and will also host the Bulls, Nuggets and Nets on the homestand.

"That was an incredible performance with a bad wrist," Warriors coach Don Nelson said of Heat star Dwayne Wade, who scored 35 points with a balky wrist. "He played hurt. Thirty-five minutes, 35 points. He also controlled the game and had nine assists. He was incredible."

On the injury front for the Warriors, forward Vladimir Radmanovic (Achilles), center Ronny Turiaf (ankle) and guard C.J. Watson (hand/finger) are all listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Milwaukee.

Milwaukee defeated Golden State, 129-125, back on November 14 in Wisconsin and has won two straight and five of the past eight meetings between the teams.

The Bucks, however, are winless in their last two trips to Oakland.

 

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NBA Matchup - Milwaukee at Golden State

NBA Matchup - Milwaukee at Golden State

NBA Matchup - Milwaukee at Golden State

Milwaukee Bucks (15-21) at Golden State Warriors (11-26), 10:30 p.m.
2009-10 Head-to-head record Milwaukee 1-0
2008-09 Head-to-head record Tied 1-1
2007-08 Head-to-head record Golden State 2-0
2006-07 Head-to-head record Milwaukee 2-0
2005-06 Head-to-head record Tied 1-1
2004-05 Head-to-head record Golden State 2-0
2003-04 Head-to-head record Tied 1-1
2002-03 Head-to-head record Milwaukee 2-0
Overall Head-to-head record Milwaukee 74-45
Home Record: Milwaukee 11-7; Golden State 7-9
Away Record: Milwaukee 4-14; Golden State 4-17
Current Streak: Milwaukee (L3); Golden State (L2)
Record vs. Pacific Division: Milwaukee 1-4
Record vs. Central Division: Golden State 1-6
Record vs. Western Conference: Milwaukee 6-10
Record vs. Eastern Conference: Golden State 4-11
2009-2010 Meetings
11/14 - Milwaukee, 129-125 (at Mil)
2008-2009 Meetings
12/10 - Golden State, 119-96 (at GS)
03/07 - Milwaukee, 127-120 (at Mil)
2007-2008 Meetings
12/05 - Golden State, 120-90 (at GS)
01/19 - Golden State, 119-99 (at Mil)
2006-2007 Meetings
12/02 - Milwaukee, 115-110 (at GS)
02/27 - Milwaukee, 122-101 (at Mil)
2005-2006 Meetings
11/08 - Golden State, 110-103 (at Mil)
11/16 - Milwaukee, 90-87 (at GS)
2004-2005 Meetings
03/25 - Golden State, 118-117 ot (at GS)
03/30 - Golden State, 113-109 (at Mil)
2003-2004 Meetings
12/10 - Milwaukee, 94-89 ot (at Mil)
03/24 - Golden State, 98-89 (at GS)
2002-2003 Meetings
11/22 - Milwaukee, 95-91 (at GS)
03/08 - Milwaukee, 138-133 ot (at Mil)
Game Notes
Note - Milwaukee has won two straight after losing the last three meetings.
Note - Milwaukee has won five of the last eight meetings.
Note - Golden State has won seven of the last 12 meetings.
Note - Milwaukee has won 13 of the last 20 meetings.
Note - Milwaukee has lost two straight after winning its last two at Golden St.
Note - Milwaukee has lost four of its last six at Golden State.
Note - Milwaukee has won seven of 11 and eight of its last 14 at Golden St.
Note - Golden State has lost two straight at Milwaukee.
Note - Golden State has lost three of its last four at Milwaukee
Note - These two teams have split the last six meetings at Milwaukee.
Note - Golden State has lost seven of 10 and 12 of its last 16 at Milwaukee.
Milwaukee last five games Golden State last five games
01/05 - W at New Jersey, 98-76 01/05 - L at Denver, 122-123
01/08 - W vs. Chicago, 96-93 01/06 - W at Minnesota, 107-101
01/10 - L at LA Lakers, 77-95 01/08 - W vs. Sacramento, 108-101
01/11 - L at Phoenix, 101-105 01/11 - L vs. Cleveland, 114-117
01/13 - L at Portland, 108-120 01/13 - L vs. Miami, 102-115

 

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Los Angeles Clippers (17-20) at Los Angeles Lakers (30-9), 10:30 p.m.

Los Angeles Clippers (17-20) at Los Angeles Lakers (30-9), 10:30 p.m.

Los Angeles Clippers (17-20) at Los Angeles Lakers (30-9), 10:30 p.m.

The Los Angeles Lakers hope a healthy Kobe Bryant and the possible return of Pau Gasol can keep them in the win column tonight, when they host their Staples Center co-tenants, the LA Clippers.

Bryant is hampered with a back ailment and a broken right index finger on his shooting hand, and scored just 10 points on 5-of-11 shooting in Wednesday's 100-95 road victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Andre Bynum posted 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Pacific Division-leading Lakers, who have won two of three games since a two-game slide.

"Tempo was very good, we controlled that," said Lakers head coach Phil Jackson. "(The Mavericks) pushed it a little bit in the third quarter, and I thought they were going to try and speed the game up, but we were able to match up."

Lamar Odom registered 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Ron Artest finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds in a winning effort. Los Angeles was able to avoid its fifth straight road loss and will also host the Orlando Magic on its current homestand. The defending champion Lakers are 21-3 as the host and hope to get Gasol back Friday after he missed his sixth straight game with a strained left hamstring. Both Gasol and Bryant are probable for tonight.

Meanwhile, the Clippers will wrap up a three-game road trip Friday and have lost six straight as the visitor. In a 108-94 setback at New Orleans on Wednesday, Baron Davis contributed 19 points and six assists for the Clippers, who fell to 5-12 as the guest this season and have dropped two in a row since a season-high four-game winning streak.

"Tonight we just didn't have a good game," Clippers head coach Mike Dunleavy said. "We couldn't make outside shots and we were going for too many layups like we should have been. Making shots energizes players and we didn't get enough energy tonight."

Eric Gordon netted 11 points and Marcus Camby ended with a game-best 20 rebounds to go along with six points in a losing cause. Clippers big man Chris Kaman is nursing a sore back and has missed the past two games. Kaman, who is averaging 20.4 points and 9.4 rebounds this season, is listed as questionable for this evening's contest. The latest injury news for the Clips comes on the heels of learning that No. 1 overall pick Blake Griffin will be lost for the season with a broken kneecap.

The 2009-10 season series between the Lakers and Clippers is tied at a game apiece, but the defending champs have won 12 of the past 15 matchups between the Hollywood inhabitants.

 

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NBA Matchup - LA Clippers at LA Lakers

NBA Matchup - LA Clippers at LA Lakers

NBA Matchup - LA Clippers at LA Lakers

Los Angeles Clippers (17-20) at Los Angeles Lakers (30-9), 10:30 p.m.
2009-10 Head-to-head record Tied 1-1
2008-09 Head-to-head record LA Lakers 4-0
2007-08 Head-to-head record LA Lakers 4-0
2006-07 Head-to-head record Tied 2-2
2005-06 Head-to-head record Tied 2-2
2004-05 Head-to-head record Tied 2-2
2003-04 Head-to-head record LA Lakers 3-1
2002-03 Head-to-head record LA Lakers 4-0
Overall Head-to-head record LA Lakers 137-46
Home Record: LA Clippers 12-8; LA Lakers 21-3
Away Record: LA Clippers 5-12; LA Lakers 9-6
Current Streak: LA Clippers (L2); LA Lakers (W1)
Record vs. Pacific Division: LA Clippers 2-3; LA Lakers 7-2
Record vs. Western Conference: LA Clippers 10-16; LA Lakers 19-8
2009-2010 Meetings
10/27 - LA Lakers, 99-92 (at LAL)
01/06 - LA Clippers, 102-91 (at LAC)
2008-2009 Meetings
10/29 - LA Lakers, 117-79 (at LAC)
11/05 - LA Lakers, 106-88 (at LAL)
01/21 - LA Lakers, 108-97 (at LAC)
04/05 - LA Lakers, 88-85 (at LAL)
2007-2008 Meetings
12/16 - LA Lakers, 113-92 (at LAL)
02/23 - LA Lakers, 113-95 (at LAC)
03/07 - LA Lakers, 119-82 (at LAL)
04/10 - LA Lakers, 106-78 (at LAC)
2006-2007 Meetings
11/21 - LA Lakers, 105-101 (at LAL)
12/02 - LA Lakers, 97-88 (at LAC)
04/04 - LA Clippers, 90-82 (at LAC)
04/12 - LA Clippers, 118-110 (at LAL)
2005-2006 Meetings
11/18 - LA Clippers, 97-91 (at LAL)
01/07 - LA Lakers, 112-109 (at LAC)
02/24 - LA Clippers, 102-83 (at LAC)
04/09 - LA Lakers, 100-83 (at LAL)
2004-2005 Meetings
11/17 - LA Lakers, 103-89 (at LAL)
12/11 - LA Lakers, 89-87 (at LAC)
01/26 - LA Clippers, 105-89 (at LAC)
03/08 - LA Clippers, 110-101 (at LAL)
2003-2004 Meetings
01/04 - LA Clippers, 101-98 (at LAC)
01/17 - LA Lakers, 91-89 (at LAL)
03/17 - LA Lakers, 106-103 (at LAC)
03/19 - LA Lakers, 106-100 (at LAL)
2002-2003 Meetings
11/01 - LA Lakers, 108-93 (at LAC)
01/20 - LA Lakers, 96-92 (at LAL)
02/25 - LA Lakers, 109-98 (at LAL)
03/17 - LA Lakers, 102-85 (at LAC)
Game Notes
Note - The Clippers snapped a nine-game series losing streak on 01/06/10.
Note - The Lakers have won 12 of 15 and 13 of the last 17 meetings.
Note - The Lakers have won 18 of the last 25 meetings.
Note - The Clippers have lost five straight at the Lakers.
Note - The LAC have lost seven of eight and 14 of their last 17 at the Lakers.
Note - The Clippers snapped a four-game series home losing streak on 01/06/10.
Note - The Lakers have won five of their last seven at the Clippers.
Note - The Lakers have won six of their last nine at the Clippers.
Note - The Lakers have won eight of 12 and 10 of their last 15 at the Clippers.
LA Clippers last five games LA Lakers last five games
01/04 - W vs. Portland, 105-95 01/06 - L at LA Clippers, 91-102
01/06 - W vs. LA Lakers, 102-91 01/08 - L at Portland, 98-107
01/10 - W vs. Miami, 94-84 01/10 - W vs. Milwaukee, 95-77
01/12 - L at Memphis, 102-104 01/12 - L at San Antonio, 85-105
01/13 - L at New Orleans, 94-108 01/13 - W at Dallas, 100-95

 

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Orlando Magic (26-13) at Portland Trail Blazers (24-16), 10:30 p.m.

Orlando Magic (26-13) at Portland Trail Blazers (24-16), 10:30 p.m.

Orlando Magic (26-13) at Portland Trail Blazers (24-16), 10:30 p.m.

The Orlando Magic will resume a four-game western road trip tonight, when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers from the Rose Garden.

Orlando had a brief two-game winning streak stopped and evened its mark on the trek at 1-1 following Wednesday's 115-97 loss against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Matt Barnes led the Southeast Division-leading Magic with 28 points and nine rebounds, while J.J. Redick finished with 13 points in defeat.

"Well our turnovers were awful and we couldn't play their post-ups, and that I'll take the blame for. Double teams they scored every time, when we didn't double they scored every time and we just turned the ball over, we couldn't find any offense to run that was any good," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said.

Mickael Pietrus had 12 points and Dwight Howard ended with eight and a game- high 13 boards for Orlando, which played without veteran guard Vince Carter for a third consecutive game because of a shoulder injury. He is listed as questionable for Friday.

The Magic, who are just a half-game ahead of Atlanta in the division standings, own a 12-9 road record this season and will close out the current trek against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. The Lakers beat Orlando in five games in last year's NBA Finals.

Portland will wrap up a five-game homestand Friday and is 2-2 on the residency after handing Milwaukee a 120-108 setback on Wednesday. Brandon Roy had 22 points and four assists for the Blazers, who improved to 15-7 at home and sit 1 1/2 games behind Denver for the top spot in the Northwest Division.

"We're just coming out and I think we are playing with a lot of energy," Roy said on the team's site. "Tonight, it was great to have Rudy (Fernandez) back out there, giving us a little depth. I looked out there at one point and we had a full second lineup out there. That's been the biggest difference in putting teams away, now we have some depth where guys don't have to play so many minutes."

LaMarcus Aldridge added 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists, while Andre Miller chipped in 19 points and six assists in a winning effort. Fernandez had two points in just over 15 minutes and was on the floor for the first time since early December.

Orlando has won two straight and six of seven meetings with Portland, including a 92-83 victory on December 19 at Amway Arena. The Magic are unbeaten in their last three trips to the Rose Garden.

 

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NBA Matchup - Orlando at Portland

NBA Matchup - Orlando at Portland

NBA Matchup - Orlando at Portland

Orlando Magic (26-13) at Portland Trail Blazers (24-16), 10:30 p.m.
2009-10 Head-to-head record Orlando 1-0
2008-09 Head-to-head record Tied 1-1
2007-08 Head-to-head record Orlando 2-0
2006-07 Head-to-head record Orlando 2-0
2005-06 Head-to-head record Tied 1-1
2004-05 Head-to-head record Tied 1-1
2003-04 Head-to-head record Portland 2-0
2002-03 Head-to-head record Portland 2-0
Overall Head-to-head record Portland 22-19
Home Record: Orlando 14-4; Portland 15-7
Away Record: Orlando 12-9; Portland 9-9
Current Streak: Orlando (L1); Portland (W1)
Record vs. Northwest Division: Orlando 4-3
Record vs. Southeast Division: Portland 2-4
Record vs. Western Conference: Orlando 9-4
Record vs. Eastern Conference: Portland 7-9
2009-2010 Meetings
12/19 - Orlando, 92-83 (at Orl)
2008-2009 Meetings
11/10 - Portland, 106-99 (at Orl)
12/09 - Orlando, 109-108 (at Por)
2007-2008 Meetings
11/26 - Orlando, 85-74 (at Por)
01/19 - Orlando, 101-94 (at Orl)
2006-2007 Meetings
12/01 - Orlando, 91-89 (at Por)
02/14 - Orlando, 103-91 (at Orl)
2005-2006 Meetings
11/25 - Orlando, 104-89 (at Orl)
01/13 - Portland, 113-108 (at Por)
2004-2005 Meetings
11/24 - Portland, 89-83 (at Orl)
03/19 - Orlando, 97-92 (at Por)
2003-2004 Meetings
02/24 - Portland, 94-91 ot (at Orl)
03/20 - Portland, 92-73 (at Por)
2002-2003 Meetings
11/20 - Portland, 98-84 (at Por)
02/04 - Portland, 96-89 (at Orl)
Game Notes
Note - Orlando has won two straight meetings.
Note - Orlando has won six of seven and eight of the last 10 meetings.
Note - Portland has won 13 of the last 21 meetings.
Note - Orlando has won three straight and four of its last five at Portland.
Note - Orlando has lost six of its last 10 at Portland.
Note - Portland has lost four of its last five at Orlando.
Note - Portland has won seven of its last 11 at Orlando.
Orlando last five games Portland last five games
01/06 - L vs. Toronto, 103-108 01/04 - L at LA Clippers, 95-105
01/08 - L at Washington, 97-104 01/05 - L vs. Memphis, 105-109
01/09 - W vs. Atlanta, 113-81 01/08 - W vs. LA Lakers, 107-98
01/12 - W at Sacramento, 109-88 01/10 - L vs. Cleveland, 94-106
01/13 - L at Denver, 97-115 01/13 - W vs. Milwaukee, 120-108

 

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