Lakers, Portland Open Series Saturday
The Lakers open the second round of the playoffs Saturday at 12:30 against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Forum.
Portland won its first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks, three games to one, while the Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns in three straight games.
CBS will televise the game nationally and a decision will be made today on whether the game will be blacked out in Los Angeles.
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