Game 22: Blazers at Knicks, 4:30pm CSN

Blazers Analysis Heat
PG
Andre Miller has really been good for the Blazers lately, he's finding his role and working well. You'd think at home that Chris Duhon might be playing better, but for some reason he is an awful shooter at home. He's averaging 6.7 points and 6.2 assists per game. He's been disappointing for New York thus far, and I expect it to continue. Our point guards win it.
PG
SG
Brandon Roy really came to life against the Rockets on Saturday. Not only was he efficient shooting the ball all game long, but he became the closer again. With Rudy not traveling to New York, We will need Brandon to step up big time in this game. Getting the road trip started off right is key. Larry Hughes has had good and bad nights, but tonight Brandon wins.
SG
SF
Martell Webster continues to struggle with inconsistency, but it's only a matter of time before he finds his stroke for long stretches. He'll be defended by Jared Jeffries and he'll have to also contend with Danilo Gallinari who's also been streaky, but does most of his damage at home. He's averaging nearly 16 points and five rebounds per game at Madison Square Garden. I hope Martell can do something, but I'm not holding my breath.
SF
PF
When Al Harrington is committed, he puts up huge numbers. The guy has always been impressive in that regard, and that's why LaMarcus has to be better. In order for us to win, Aldridge has to be the best player in this match-up. I know this is a stretch, but I think LaMarcus can get it going in an up tempo game in NYC.
PF
C
With Greg Oden now out for the season, the entire burden of center falls on Joel Przybilla. He'll have to avoid fouls, play defense, and contribute offensively as well. Tonight he gets the very athletic David Lee who has had some monster games already this year. Lee is active, physical, and just a tough guy to keep controlled. Joel will try, and fail to stop Lee.
C
Blazers	Analysis	Heat
PG	Andre Miller has really been good for the Blazers lately, he's finding his role and working well. You'd think at home that Chris Duhon might be playing better, but for some reason he is an awful shooter at home. He's averaging 6.7 points and 6.2 assists per game. He's been disappointing for New York thus far, and I expect it to continue. Our point guards win it.	PG
SG	Brandon Roy really came to life against the Rockets on Saturday. Not only was he efficient shooting the ball all game long, but he became the closer again. With Rudy not traveling to New York, We will need Brandon to step up big time in this game. Getting the road trip started off right is key. Larry Hughes has had good and bad nights, but tonight Brandon wins.	SG
SF	Martell Webster continues to struggle with inconsistency, but it's only a matter of time before he finds his stroke for long stretches. He'll be defended by Jared Jeffries and he'll have to also contend with Danilo Gallinari who's also been streaky, but does most of his damage at home. He's averaging nearly 16 points and five rebounds per game at Madison Square Garden. I hope Martell can do something, but I'm not holding my breath.	SF
PF	When Al Harrington is committed, he puts up huge numbers. The guy has always been impressive in that regard, and that's why LaMarcus has to be better. In order for us to win, Aldridge has to be the best player in this match-up. I know this is a stretch, but I think LaMarcus can get it going in an up tempo game in NYC.	PF
C	With Greg Oden now out for the season, the entire burden of center falls on Joel Przybilla. He'll have to avoid fouls, play defense, and contribute offensively as well. Tonight he gets the very athletic David Lee who has had some monster games already this year. Lee is active, physical, and just a tough guy to keep controlled. Joel will try, and fail to stop Lee.	C