The ultimate coverage and analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers
For the Portland Trail Blazers, late-game thrillers are becoming just another day at the office. No matter the size of the lead/deficit at halftime. Or the quality of the opponent. Or who’s suiting up for Portland’s MASH unit. Blazers games this season seem to always end the same way: a one-to-two possession battle in the […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers faced a mixed set of circumstances on Monday night as they welcomed the Dallas Mavericks to the Moda Center. Coming into the game with 12 wins and 21 losses, Dallas was hardly a powerhouse, particularly lacking center Anthony Davis. But the Blazers were coming off an emotional win just 24 hours […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers took down the Dallas Mavericks 125-122 in a game that came down to the wire. After jumping out to an early lead in the first quarter that they sustained most of the contest, Portland allowed the Mavericks to fight back and take the lead in the fourth. Portland was led in […]
about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks are moving to the second half. That means so is tonight’s Gameday Discussion Thread! Here are the game details again: Portland Trail Blazers (13-19) vs. Dallas Mavericks (12-21) – Mon Dec. 29 – 7:30pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: NBC How to stream: Peacock How to listen: Trail […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are going for two wins in a row tonight when they take on the Dallas Mavericks at the Moda Center. A victory means Portland would finish out this five-game homestand with a 2-3 record and get a nice momentum boost as they head out for the road again. Time to see […]
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The NBA released its first round of All-Star vote returns on Monday and Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers received the seventh most votes in the Western Conference. Avdija is having a breakout season, averaging 25.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game. Voters in Portland and beyond are clearly recognizing his strong […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers look to win a second consecutive game in a Monday night matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. The two teams enter Moda Center with similar records, but Portland has fared much better against stiffer Western Conference competition. The Trail Blazers in-conference record is 10-12 while Dallas sits at 6-15. The Mavericks have […]
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Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan lets out his emotions after big plays. Whether it’s a cold stare or a primal roar, the 7-foot-2 second-year big man — aptly nicknamed “Cling Kong” — feels the moment and lets the arena know. On Sunday afternoon at the Moda Center, Clingan was a lumbering highlight reel of […]
about 2 months ago | 6 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers finally got the first victory of their five-game homestand on Sunday, beating the Boston Celtics 114-108 Sunday afternoon. The Blazers improved to 13-19 on the season, good for 10th place in the Western Conference. Shaedon Sharpe led the way with 26 points; Deni Avdija had 24 points, seven rebounds and 10 […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Boston Celtics came into town riding a four-game winning streak. Meanwhile the injury-plagued Portland Trail Blazers, were losers of three straight at home. Two streaks entered the arena. One left, as the Portland Trail Blazers gutted out a gritty performance to beat the Celtics 114-108. First Quarter Stop me if you’ve heard this before: […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics are moving to the second half. That means so is today’s Gameday Discussion Thread! Here are the game details again: Portland Trail Blazers (12-19) vs. Boston Celtics (19-11) – Sun. Dec. 28 – 3:00pm Pacific Where to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip City Television […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers will look to bust out of a three-game losing streak when they take on the Boston Celtics this afternoon at home. Time to see if they can get it done! Here are the game details: Portland Trail Blazers (12-19) vs. Boston Celtics (19-11) – Sun. Dec. 28 – 3:00pm Pacific Where […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers will look to rediscover their mojo when they take on the Boston Celtics at the Moda Center this afternoon in a Sunday matinee. The shorthanded Blazers are in danger of registering their fourth straight loss — all at home — as the Celtics come to town. Between this game and a […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers have delivered mixed results this season. Though the team has been plagued by injury, several young players have grasped their opportunities with both hands. One of those is Sidy Cissoko who has thrived in an elevated role, contributing on both sides of the ball. Following a promising preseason, I suggested Cissoko, […]
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Not all NBA lottery picks are built the same, particularly when it comes to centers. The label “draft bust” may be unfair and overused, but chances are good that when you hear it employed, you’re going to be talking about a big man. Such is the case with the former second-overall pick in the 2020 […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers are struggling to find solutions right now. That reality stayed true on Friday night, as Portland got handled by the Los Angeles Clippers in a disheartening 119-103 loss at the Moda Center. After the Blazers got off to a promising start and led by six at halftime, the Clippers dominated the […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
On this day, thousands of shoppers stood in customer service lines across the country, hoping to return Christmas presents that didn’t quite live up to expectations. It’s quite possible the Portland Trail Blazers were among them. After all but dominating the Los Angeles Clippers for the first two quarters of Friday night’s matchup between the […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Los Angeles Clippers sent the Portland Trail Blazers straight to the gift-return line after giving their hosts a 119-103 setback in NBA action tonight. James Harden was the most generous Clipper with 34 points, Deni Avdija the leading scorer for the Blazers with 29. Player of the Game Brook Lopez had a career night. […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers are going at it tonight! Two quarters are in the books. What will the second half hold? Talk about all of the action with your friends and fellow fans here! Here are the details as you watch the game. Portland Trail Blazers (12-18) vs. Los Angeles Clippers […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Following a short Christmas break, the Portland Trail Blazers are back in action tonight, taking on the Los Angeles Clippers at Portland’s Moda Center. The Blazers will try to exchange a couple of pre-holiday losses for a nice, shiny win. You can talk about all the action here! Here are the details as you prepare […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers will host Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers tonight in the second contest of their five-game homestand. The Blazers will look to take their frustrations out on the 13th-seeded Clippers, who find themselves buried in both on-court and off-court dramatics. The Clippers Report Before the season began, optimism surrounding the […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers will enter tomorrow’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers with eight names on the injury report. Wing Kris Murray and big Robert Williams III have been listed as questionable with right cervical soreness and left knee management, respectively: Forward Jerami Grant’s recently updated left Achilles tendonitis will keep him out as […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate the occasion and happiness to all on this day. The NBA has a big slate of games but, as is typical, the Portland Trail Blazers aren’t on the Christmas Day schedule this year. They play on Friday night versus the Los Angeles Clippers. You can bet Blazer’s Edge will […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate the occasion and happiness to all on this day. The NBA has a big slate of games but, as is typical, the Portland Trail Blazers aren’t on the Christmas Day schedule this year. They play on Friday night versus the Los Angeles Clippers. You can bet Blazer’s Edge will […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate the occasion and happiness to all on this day. The NBA has a big slate of games but, as is typical, the Portland Trail Blazers aren’t on the Christmas Day schedule this year. They play on Friday night versus the Los Angeles Clippers. You can bet Blazer’s Edge will […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads