That's an extra side for Joel Przybilla as he just stuffed forward/center Mikki Moore on a lay-up attempt.

Not enough can be said about Joel's improvement this season. Last year, more often than not, the Trail Blazers found themselves playing 4 on 5 when "The Thrilla" was in the game on offense, but this year, Joel has been extremely aggressive on both ends of the floor and he's really sewed up that front line.

Coach Nate McMillan looks a lot more calm when he's got Joel in there anchoring the back of the Trail Blazers defense.

At the end of the first quarter, the Trail Blazers have cut it to a one-point game at 24 - 25. Kevin Martin has 11 points to lead the Kings but LaMarcus Aldridge leads all scorers with 13 points.

Aldridge also has 4 rebounds.

The biggest differential so far has been free-throw shooting. The Kings have shot 5 of 6 from the charity stripe, while the Trail Blazers have only mustered 2 foul shots for 1 point.

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