Lakers have not won in Portland since Feb 23, 2005. Going back to 2002 regular season and playoffs Lakers are 3-12 at the Rose Garden. In those 3 wins, they're won by a total of 4 points.
Granted in todays matchup Portland is beatup and wounded. Kobe is well aware of the Lakers struggles in the Rose Garden, but is it just one of those places where the Lakers struggle to win no matter who's on the court? Below are the last 15 games the Lakers have played in the Rose Garden.
March 9, 2009 Lakers -2.5: Lakers lost 111-94
April 10, 2009 Lakers +1.5: Lakers lost 106-98
February 29, 2008 Lakers -6.5: Lakers lost 119-111
April 8, 2008 Lakers -8.5: Lakers lost 112-103
November 8, 2006 Lakers -4.5: Lakers lost 101-90
January 11, 2006 Lakers lost 113-103
March 1, 2006 Lakers lost 99-93
February 23, 2005 Lakers won 86-83
April 20, 2005 Lakers lost 106-103
April 14, 2005 Lakers won 105-104 overtime
April 13, 2003 Lakers lost 101-99
Oct 30, 2002 Lakers lost 102-90
February 17, 2002 Lakers lost 111-105
April 14, 2002 Lakers lost 128-120
April 28, 2002 Lakers won playoffs 92-91
Will also be taking Portland +4 
I'm getting pissed just thinking they might. 
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