Blazers lose to Lakers in Roy's comeback

PORTLAND, Ore. -- After overcoming a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter, Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol had a little talk about how the Lakers were going to put the Trail Blazers away in overtime.

Gasol's job was to be aggressive at the start, before Bryant put it away in the end. And that's exactly what happened.

Bryant scored 37 points and Los Angeles stopped Portland's season-best, six-game winning streak with a 106-101 victory Wednesday night.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 29 points and 14 rebounds for the Blazers but didn't hit a shot in the fourth quarter and missed two key free throws in the extra period.

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Brandon Roy also made his comeback today, playing for the first time since Dec. 15 of 2010. He looked very good considering the surgeries he had on both knees. He had 5 points in 16 minutes and I liked the fact that Nate was able to keep him on the bench in such a close game. Hopefully these minutes will increase since we all know that he can make Portland happy.

The Blazers take on the rearranged Denver Nuggets this Friday. Its going to be a great one out in Portland. This game is going to be very key for the Blazers, because if the Nuggets lose to the C's, they will be tied for 6th place in the Western Conference. The Blazers need to continue winning and not get on losing streaks, as the race is coming close and there is no time to relax.

BROBB