Month: March 2012
The former punchline packed a punch: Babbitt leads Blazers to win
PORTLAND — Two minutes into the second quarter, Nicolas Batum, the Frenchman who has established himself as the Trail Blazers' premier outside shooter, passed up a wide open 3-pointer...and fed […]
Shootaround report: Felton back, Aldridge sore
So here's something nobody expected to hear 24 hours ago: Raymond Felton is more likely to play tonight than LaMarcus Aldridge. Aldridge is experiencing soreness in his right hip and is […]
New guys look strong, but Blazers overmatched by Thunder
PORTLAND — As the Trail Blazers' playoff hopes have faded to virtual invisibility, few would argue that they are in anything but rebuilding mode. And Tuesday night, the blueprint for […]
How Nolan Smith got Scott Brooks a ring
Long before Thunder coach Scott Brooks was watching Nolan Smith walk drive through the lane, he was watching him walk down the aisle. Former 76ers teammates with Smith's late father, Derek, […]
Felton with family tonight, either Smith or Crawford will replace him
When Raymond Felton returns is to be determined, but the Trail Blazers starting point guard does seem to have full support from his coach. "My message to him is that family […]
Despite the “spit in the face,” Blazers top Grizzlies, 97-93
PORTLAND — Just when everyone was convinced that the Trail Blazers were tanking, they showed they still have something left in the tank. Maybe it was a fleeing moment. Perhaps it […]
Despite the "spit in the face," Blazers top Grizzlies, 97-93
PORTLAND — Just when everyone was convinced that the Trail Blazers were tanking, they showed they still have something left in the tank. Maybe it was a fleeing moment. Perhaps it […]
Bucks 116, Blazers 87: Unlike others in attendance, Portland’s not creating memories
PORTLAND — Just before Brandon Roy walked into the Rose Garden for the first time since announcing his retirement, legendary broadcaster Bill Schonely was honored with a video tribute that […]
Bucks 116, Blazers 87: Unlike others in attendance, Portland's not creating memories
PORTLAND — Just before Brandon Roy walked into the Rose Garden for the first time since announcing his retirement, legendary broadcaster Bill Schonely was honored with a video tribute that […]
Brandon Roy returns, players react
It's doubtful that the Rose Garden has ever gotten so loud during the second quarter all year. And there wasn't even any basketball taking place. Tuesday night, for the first time […]