LeBron James makes his highly anticipated Lakers debut on Thursday against the Trail Blazers.
The Lakers went 35-47 last season, missing the playoffs for the fifth-straight season. Things are definitely going to be different this season with the addition of James and other key free-agent signings.
Portland finished third in the Western Conference after going 49-33 in the regular season, including a 3-0 record against the Lakers. The Blazers topped the Lakers 113-110 in the only meeting in Portland last season on Nov. 2.
Led by Damian Lillard, the Blazers look to play spoiler on the night of James' Lakers debut.
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Lakers vs. Trail Blazers
When: 10:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, Oct. 18
Where: Moda Center, Portland, Ore.
TV: TNT
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