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Pacific Northwest Rejoices! Blazers, Zags and Ducks All Win!

By Spencer Gordon

Mar 25, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) controls the basketball on a fast break during the second half in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center. The Trail Blazers won 112-100. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) controls the basketball on a fast break during the second half in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center. The Trail Blazers won 112-100. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 25, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) controls the basketball on a fast break during the second half in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center. The Trail Blazers won 112-100. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) controls the basketball on a fast break during the second half in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center. The Trail Blazers won 112-100. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

What a Day!

Let’s start with our Blazers and their blowout victory to keep them in the playoff hunt.

C.J. McCollum led the way with 32 points, while Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic rested the entire fourth quarter.

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into Portland on the second night of a back to back. Needless to say, they never were able to find their offensive footing, falling to the Portland Trail Blazers 112-100.

The final score doesn’t do the game justice; the Blazers controlled this game from the start. Jumping out to a 27-21 lead in the first quarter, Portland just built on their great shooting and never looked back. The Blazers were so hot, they ended the game shooting 62.5% from the field!

This game puts Portland back to just one game back of the final spot in the Western Conference Playoffs. Denver however continues to stay afloat after impressive victories against the Cavaliers and Pacers this past week. Now with ten games left in the season, it’s undoubtedly win or go home mode for Portland.

Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks players celebrate with the trophy after the game against the Kansas Jayhawks in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Kansas 74-60. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks players celebrate with the trophy after the game against the Kansas Jayhawks in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Kansas 74-60. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Speaking of win or go home…

In recent memory, when has their been this good of day for basketball in the Pacific Northwest? Ending with a Blazers’ victory, we all get to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the NCAA Basketball teams of Oregon and Washington.

Mar 25, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few cuts down the net after defeating the Xavier Musketeers in the finals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few cuts down the net after defeating the Xavier Musketeers in the finals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /

Gonzaga reached it’s first Final Four in school history, giving Mark Few a much deserved trip to the NCAA’s biggest stage. Joining them will be the Oregon Mens team after upsetting Kansas in Kansas City! It’s their first trip to the Final Four since 1939!

Then to cap off the good news, the 10th seeded Oregon Duck Women made their first elite eight in school history!

It’s a good day to be a basketball fan in the PNW!

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