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One hour to tip-off...
posted: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 6:03 PM

Call up Air Traffic Control because NBA basketball is about ready to takeoff in Portland.

For the first time in what seems like ages, the Trail Blazers are back in the friendly confines of the Rose Garden and after a rough start, there's really no place like home.

Jarrett Jack, Steve Blake and Sergio Rodriguez started their pre-game shootaround almost an hour early in order to prepare for the tough task of handling former Rookie of the Year Chris Paul. Although its early in the 2007 season, Chris Paul has the city of New Orleans buzzing with playoff talk as he and forward Peja Stojakovic have returned from an injury-plagued 2006 season to spark the Hornets to an undefeated start to their season.

Just one night ago, Paul led all players with 21 assists and Stojakovic hit 10 three-pointers to lead the Hornets over the Lakers.

The Trail Blazers, however, are starting to piece together the puzzle. After facing a nightmare schedule which featured 3 road games against playoff caliber teams, Portland returns home to face a familiar Hornets team.

Just two games ago, the teams squared off in New Orleans and, unfortunately, New Orleans won that game 113 - 93.

But tonight is a new day and there are plenty of changes that could make the difference in tonight's game. All reports indicate that both Channing Frye and Steve Blake will join LaMarcus Aldridge, Brandon Roy and Martell Webster on the starting lineup with the hope that the extra offense will get the Trail Blazers off to a fast start.

With Frye and Aldridge down low, Hornets center Tyson Chandler won't be able to play his notoriously tough help defense without giving up an open jumper to a dangerous shooter. The change also adds toughness, in the form of Jarrett Jack and Joel Przybilla, to the second unit.

Last year, the Rose Garden was a real thorn in the sides of these New Orleans Hornets and here's to hoping that they have just as much trouble this year!


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