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Page B2 March 1, 2000 3Ti|e Ifo rtU ità GOhaeruer liortlanò Metro/Sports (Ph»erurr A T T E N T IO N : NBA’s best record at stake last night M ilita r y s e r v ir e M e m b e rs aedi tb e lr f a m ilie s ... Need help with processing a discharge'? A ssocia i ed P ress Need a legal or medical reterrai7 Feel like you're being treated unfarty? Harassed or abused'7 Know someone who is absent w/o leave? CALL: W a r ■ •e la te r e L e a f« « - (5 0 3 ) 2 3 S -B 4 B S CLYDES AUTOMOTIVE (503) 253-5978 ASA CERTIFIED NAPA AUTOCARE STORE DEQSET K ill TUNE-UP TEST & DIAGNOSE HEATER REPAIR FLUSH & FILL WINTERIZE T-TEC R&RBRAKES ” WHERE HONESTY AND QUALITY COME FIRST” FOREIGN & DOMESTIC REPAIR T M A J ’s The Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers have been keeping track o f each other’s winning streaks. “It’s fun when we win, and then the next thing you know, we come in the locker and look on TV and try to see what the Lakers are doing,” Portland ’ s Damon Stoudamiresaid. “I betthey’re probably doing the same thing, to see if we get bumped off.” The rest o f the country will be watching tonight when the two best teams in the NBA meet for the final time before the playoffs. Both teams are 45-11, and both have won 11 straight. “It’s just another game as far as wins and losses,” the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant said. "But emotionally, we would like to get a win on their home floor. W e’ll just go up there and do what w e’ve been doing, let the chips fall where they may.” Portland has already won two o f three against the Lakers this season, and clinching the season series would give the Blazers the tiebreaker should the teams finish the regular season with the same record. “T hat’s what you work hard for,” said Scottie Pippen, w ho’s seeking his seventh NBA title and first without Michael Jordan. “We don’t think it’s a great advantage, but w hatever advantage it is, w e’d like to have it, so we’d better take care of our business.” Pippen is averaging 12.7 points, by far his lowest scoring output since his rookie year with the Chicago Bui Is in 1987-88. But he is the leaderofthis team, and his defense has helped the Blazers lead the league in fewest points allowed at 89.6 per game. Barber & Beauty Salon 305 NE Wygant Portland, OR 97211 (503) 288-6530 [ÔT Raptors’ Carter named Player of the Week Tracy Horsley and a franchise record for the Raptors, who held on to edge the Phoenix Suns 103-102 on Sunday. The flashy second-year player out o f North Carolina dazzled the crowd at Air Canada Centre and the national television audience by going 17-of- 32 from the field, 4-of-8 from 3-point R euters One day after scoring an N BA season- high 51 points in his first national network television exposure, Toronto Raptors forward Vince Carter was named Player o f the Week. Carter’s 51 points was a career high range and 13-of-13 from the line. In three games last week, Carter averaged 35.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.3 steals. Carter is fifth in the NBA in the scoring this season, averaging 25.3 points per game. O A » 4 ft M ILS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Today through Saturday, the CMn Center Schucks tOOlV U 0 pm joined the Schuck’s establishment after leaving the military. He was transferred tw ice w ithin upstate W ashington, first starting with a branch in Tacoma and then opening the store in Camas. Sparks enjoys his being stationed in NE. Portland by saying, “I like the attitude o f the people as a neighborhood. I feel more at home here.” Join 3 900*1» from page 1 Barher Stylist Karen Dixon The Blazers’ only real weakness has been rebounding They often are beaten on the offensive glass, and the main reason is Brian G rant’s health. H e’s been slow to recover from knee surgery last summer, and simply isn’t the ferocious leaper he was last season. His availability for tonight’s game is in doubt because o f a sore right foot. And although Arvydas Sabonis is having a great season, he usually has has problems handling Shaquille O ’Neal. “If you’re not able to neutralize Shaq in any way, then it’s tough to stay in the game against them,” Pippen said. Portland’s edge is its depth. With Grant, Detlef Schrempf, Jermaine O ’Neal, Greg Anthony and the rapidly improving Bonzi Wells, the reserves are capable o f outscoring the starters. Bryant said the Lakers are playing better now than during their 16-game winning streak earlier this season. “We have to come with a lot o f intensity and be ready to play defense,” O ’Neal said. “If all three of us (himself, Bryant and Glen Rice) can do what w e’ve been doing and have a couple key guys come off the bench, w e’ll be OK. It’s going to be quite a tough game. W e’ll be readv.’ Thun 130 pm. £00 pm M fit m. rsopm 900 »m W TOO pm KM 7:00 pm : — ftrestGrmu Thun 300 pm 1030 im May 8*4 pm Ora^MCtty .r TKM Sal ttJO t * Sit 600 pm Sit BOO pm. fn. 8:45 pm A '• if a • V ' ' Us Sill! Peninsula Little League ( Serving the Youth The Les Schwab Blazer Alumni Basketball Team o f Inner N orth and Northeast Portland ) Boys Si Girls - S to 18 years of age REGISTRATION Programs SIGN-UPS Peninsula Park Community Center — ( 700 N Portland Blvd. ) The E m m aniM B feis “B a r b a l i Team (Presented by Emmanuel Community General Services, Inc.) Saturday - February 5, 2000 10 am - 2 pm Saturday - February 12, 2000 10 am - 2 pm (Laie sign-ups) Saturday - March 4, 2000 10 am - 2 pm Tee-Ball ($30) 5 & 6 years old Challenger Program ($30) (All ages with special needs) Saturday, March 25< 2000 Self Enhancement Incorporated (SEI) — ( 3920 N Kerby Si. ) V -' h -7:0° pjb T i / / X 1 at the (Late sign-iusJ Saturday - March 4, 2000 10 am - 2 pm Bénson High School Gymnasium ,z 546 NE 12th Things to bring when you aign-up /B irth certificate /P r o o f o f address to Oregon Driver Lieenaee Utility Bill I i '•'t •. V r Tickets:$5.00 Adults $3.00 Under Age 13 A / ) For tickets and/or information, please call Emmanuel Community General Services Office at: (503) 281-0355 /N a m e & Number o f Doctor /N a m e & Number o f Insurance carrier Family Rates 130 for I player ISO tor 2 ptoyen 170 tor 3 ptoyen 140 tor I player 170 tor 2 p 190 tor 3 p Minor-Major Ptoyen — 130 ♦ 135 Mmor/Mtaor/Major Pliyen — - ISO ♦ 135 Minor/Major/Major Ptoytn — 125 * 170 I2S tor every play« after 3 ptoyen l i t la« far tor « ( ■ ep> «Ber Frbrwary 9* i Minor - ages 7 - 9 years old ($30) Major - ages 1 0 -1 2 years old ($40) Senior - ages 1 3 -1 8 years old($40) Baseball Program \ y / Saturday - February 5, 2000 10 am - 2 pm Saturday - February 12, 2000 10 am - 2 pm Softball Programs Farm - ages 7 & 8 years old ($30) Minor - ages 7 - 9 years old ($30) Major - ages 1 0 -1 2 years old ($40) Jr / Sr / Big - ages 1 3 -1 8 years old ($40)