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The week ahead: Randolph pulling down bigger numbers
Portland's Zach Randolph is making the most of his opportunity since becoming a full-time starter. He is averaging 11 rebounds, 6.5 more than last season. A look at the five biggest increases since 1980, provided the player appeared in at least 70 games in each season.
| Player | Year | RPG | Year | RPG | Diff. |
| Kevin Willis | 1990-91 | 8.8 | 1991-92 | 15.5 | +6.7 |
| Jermaine O'Neal | 1999-00 | 3.3 | 2000-01 | 9.8 | +6.5 |
| Troy Murphy | 2001-02 | 3.9 | 2002-03 | 10.2 | +6.3 |
| Michael Cage | 1985-86 | 5.3 | 1986-87 | 11.5 | +6.2 |
| Dennis Rodman | 1990-91 | 12.5 | 1991-92 | 18.7 | +6.2 |
| Source: NBA.com | |||||
Today: Lakers at Orlando (9:30 a.m., Ch. 4). The fifth game of a seven-game trip for limping Lakers.
Tomorrow: San Antonio at Houston (6:30 p.m., TNT). Western Conference All-Star starters Tim Duncan and Yao Ming face off.
Wednesday: Sacramento at Detroit (4:30 p.m.). Kings take their high-scoring offense into Motown to face defensive-minded Pistons.
Thursday: Toronto at Seattle (7 p.m., KONG). The only KeyArena appearance this season for Vince Carter, the All-Star Game's top vote-getter.
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