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Jake Smith

Jake Smith

Joined: Jan 11, 2021

An up and coming writer from Down Under who loves ball, but more importantly loves the Blazers

Jan 28, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard is leading the MVP race

Jake Smith
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Feb 21, 2021
PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 27: Nassir Little #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter during their game at Moda Center on November 27, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: Nassir Little needs more minutes

Jake Smith
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Feb 20, 2021
Carmelo Anthony, Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers (Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports)

Portland Trail Blazers: Why Carmelo Anthony is a key piece

Jake Smith
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Feb 17, 2021
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - JULY 31: Carmelo Anthony #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts after a made basket during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on July 31, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: What made Thursday’s win vs Sixers so impressive

Jake Smith
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Feb 12, 2021
PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 23: Head Coach Terry Stotts of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons during their game at Moda Center on February 23, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: Does a trade actually help?

Jake Smith
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Feb 11, 2021
Dec 10, 2019; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots a three point shot over New York Knicks guard Damyean Dotson (21) in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers: 3 takeaways from loss to New York Knicks

Jake Smith
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Feb 7, 2021
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: Ranking Damian Lillard’s all time game winners

Jake Smith
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Feb 6, 2021
Gary Trent Jr., Portland Trail Blazers (Mandatory Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports)

Portland Trail Blazers: 3 key takeaways from amazing win in Philadelphia

Jake Smith
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Feb 5, 2021
Mar 4, 2020; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) wait during a break in the action during the second half at Moda Center. The Trail Blazers won 125-105. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers: 3 Key takeaways from win over Washington Wizards

Jake Smith
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Feb 3, 2021
Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: 3 points from blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks

Jake Smith
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Feb 1, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 20: DeMarre Carroll #77 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on November 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: 3 free agents who could make an impact

Jake Smith
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Feb 1, 2021
Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: Reviewing the loss to the Houston Rockets

Jake Smith
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Jan 29, 2021
Mar 4, 2020; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0), guard CJ McCollum (3) and forward Carmelo Anthony (00) during the singing of the national anthem before a game against the Washington Wizards at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers: Previewing the upcoming 6 game road trip

Jake Smith
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Jan 27, 2021
Gary Trent Jr., Portland Trail Blazers (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: How the Blazers have been “blazing” from beyond the arc

Jake Smith
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Jan 24, 2021
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