Originally Published: May 6, 2009

Insider Intel: Role-ing away

Why do role players' performances vary so much between home and road games?

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Bucher By Ric Bucher
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So far in these playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers swingman Trevor Ariza has displayed a schizophrenia common for a role player -- vital component at home, seemingly unplugged on the road.

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