Lakers vs. Blazers Preview: It’s payback time

The Lakers (7-2) are back home, where they will host a rematch with the Portland Trail Blazers (6-1) on Friday. The matchup will also serve as an NBA Cup contest, with both teams competing in West Group C.

Start time and TV schedule

Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers

When: 7 p.m. PT, Nov. 6

Where: Crypto.com Arena

Watch: Spectrum Sportsnet

One of the Lakers’ two losses this season came at the hands of the Trail Blazers, who ran the purple and gold off their home floor last week. That was the same game that exposed the Lakers’ early flaws such as their inability to rebound the ball well, over reliance on Luka Dončić and overall team defense. While those weaknesses are still…