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NOTES: Lillard’s 11 assists were the most in an NBA debut since Jason Kidd had 11 in 1994. ... Portland’s 116 points were its most in a season opener since scoring 121 against the L.A. Clippers in 1994. ... Portland has won 12 consecutive home openers. ... The Lakers shot .500 from the field and outrebounded Portland 45-30. ... The first two shots of Lillard’s NBA career were 3-pointers. He made both — but the first was disallowed because he stepped on the sideline. Lillard’s first assist came on a left-handed behind-the-back bounce pass to Aldridge, who drained a 15-footer.
The Blazers have won 17 of the last 21 and 31 of the last 39 meetings with the Lakers in Portland dating to 1993. “Everyone wants to say the Blazers have a rivalry with the Lakers, but shoot, the Lakers have a rivalry with everybody,” Laker coach Mike Brown said before the game with a smile. “Everybody says we’re their rival. The crowd here is really into the game, and when that happens, it’s tough. And (the Blazers) have been good, too. it’s a tough environment to play in.”... Matthews played in his 231st straight game. Matthews has never missed a game in his four years in the NBA. Portland backup point guard Ronnie Price (ankle) did not dress. “He had decent workouts the last two days, and he’s moving around, but he’s not game-ready,” Stotts said. ... The announced crowd of 20,401 marked the Blazers’ 193rd straight sellout. “It was everything I expected,” Stotts said. “It was great. This is one of the best, if not the best, homecourts in the league. They were into the game from the opening tip. We’re a relatively young team, and we fed off their energy.”
NOTES: Lillard’s 11 assists were the most in an NBA debut since Jason Kidd had 11 in 1994. ... Portland’s 116 points were its most in a season opener since scoring 121 against the L.A. Clippers in 1994. ... Portland has won 12 consecutive home openers. ... The Lakers shot .500 from the field and outrebounded Portland 45-30. ... The first two shots of Lillard’s NBA career were 3-pointers. He made both — but the first was disallowed because he stepped on the sideline. Lillard’s first assist came on a left-handed behind-the-back bounce pass to Aldridge, who drained a 15-footer.
The Blazers have won 17 of the last 21 and 31 of the last 39 meetings with the Lakers in Portland dating to 1993. “Everyone wants to say the Blazers have a rivalry with the Lakers, but shoot, the Lakers have a rivalry with everybody,” Laker coach Mike Brown said before the game with a smile. “Everybody says we’re their rival. The crowd here is really into the game, and when that happens, it’s tough. And (the Blazers) have been good, too. it’s a tough environment to play in.”... Matthews played in his 231st straight game. Matthews has never missed a game in his four years in the NBA. Portland backup point guard Ronnie Price (ankle) did not dress. “He had decent workouts the last two days, and he’s moving around, but he’s not game-ready,” Stotts said. ... The announced crowd of 20,401 marked the Blazers’ 193rd straight sellout. “It was everything I expected,” Stotts said. “It was great. This is one of the best, if not the best, homecourts in the league. They were into the game from the opening tip. We’re a relatively young team, and we fed off their energy.”
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