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Former Blazer, Andre Miller, Remains Cursed

The Denver Nuggets were officially eliminated from playoff contention on Thursday in a disappointing loss to the Golden State Warriors. No player has more reason to be disappointed than one time Blazer…Read More

In Spite of Myself

Raymond Felton will always have a special place in my heart; that hidden corner that secretly wants people to trip when they’re balancing groceries or park their Mercedes near a flock of incontinent…Read More

Things to Learn from the Conference Finals

No, this will not be me talking about how referees need to relax or how much I miss the TNT guys already, or how much Magic Johnson and Stuart Scott make my ears bleed. We’ll be talking about things…Read More

Game 6: Blazers, Suns Pre-Thoughts

In the words of the Moonwalker, this is it. Alright, I’m sure you’re all familiar with the concept of the elimination game, so I won’t inundate you with an end of the season shpeel.…Read More

Blazers 88, Suns 107 Game 5 Re-Thoughts

I don’t want to hear it about the refs. You don’t complain about the police when you get caught with a meth lab in your apartment, you don’t complain about the officials when you get…Read More

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Game 5: Blazers vs. Suns Live Chat

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Game 4: Blazers 96, Suns 87 Re-Thoughts

Ah, a lesson in the perils of overreaction. It has sort of a knowledgy taste. After a win as special…Read More

Watching Film: LaMarcus Aldridge in the Post

As expected, there’s a lot of finger pointing going on today. Lot’s of people want someone…Read More

Batum questionable for Game 3

From the Blazers on Twitter: MRI confirms Portland F Nic Batum has a right shoulder strain. Batum is…Read More

Rob Mahoney on Suns, Blazers Game 2

I didn’t get a chance to watch all of Game 2 until this morning, and as soon as I’m done,…Read More

Game 2: Blazers vs. Suns Live Chat

We’re hosting the Blazers.com Live Chat here again tonight, so check back at 7 PT to hop on in.…Read More

Watching Film: Guarding the Phoenix Screen-Roll

The Phoenix Suns love to run the pick-and-roll. They run it with Steve Nash and Amar’e Stoudemire,…Read More

Blazers/Suns Game 1: The Fallout

It’s been said time and time again that a playoff series does not truly start until a team loses…Read More

Playoff To-and-Fro on Blazers-Suns

As part of our buildup to Game 1 Sunday night between the Blazers and Suns, SJ and I did a lengthy back-and-forth…Read More

Game 7′s Pre-Thoughts

Thought you were done with these for the year, huh? I’ll be the first to admit that ever since…Read More

Predictions: The Second Round

Here were my first round picks. With the exception of Portland and Miami (they are down 15 late in the…Read More

Blazers 88, Rockets 77 Re-Thoughts

The main reasons why the Portland Trail Blazers season remains alive? LaMarcus Aldridge stepping up in…Read More

Blazers 107, Rockets 103 Re-Thoughts

In the wake of a Game 1 destruction at the hands of Houston, Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge said all…Read More

Rockets, Blazers Series Pre-Thoughts

This might be the toughest and most enjoyable post I write all season. It’s hardly the hardest…Read More