What we can take from PDX’s last five games

March 26, 2013 By
LaMarcus Aldridge Chicago Bulls

Bryant Knox breaks down what we learned about the Portland Trailblazers during their recent five-game road trip. Despite going 2-3 on the trip, we saw more good things than bad. LaMarcus Aldridge is playing like the best power forward in the NBA, as he’s more well-rounded than Blake Griffin and Kevin Love is sidelined with an injury. This team is going to fight no matter what its record is, but there’s no denying that the final month of the season is going to be tough when it comes to making the playoffs.

Filed Under: Portland Trail Blazers Blog Tagged With: 2013 NBA Playoffs, Blake Griffin, Dallas Mavericks, Kevin Love, LaMarcus Aldridge, portland, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Trail Blazers Blog, utah jazz, Wesley Matthews

PAC 12 Northwest teams’ players with early 2014 Heisman odds

March 25, 2013 By
Thomas Mariota Oregon Ducks

NWSB Insider Brant Knox breaks down which NW Pac-12 players will enter the 2013 college football season with a chance to win the Heisman Trophy. Keith Price of the Washington Huskies and Marcus Mariota and De’Anthony Thomas of the Oregon Ducks are the pre-season favorites out of the Northwest. Thomas Tyner of the Ducks is an honorable mention, as the Heisman Pundit has listed him as a future candidate from the 2013 recruiting class.

Filed Under: College Football Tagged With: 2013 Heisman Trophy, De'Anthony Thomas, Keith Price, Kenjon Barner, Marcus Mariota, Oregon Ducks, Oregon Ducks football blog, thomas tyner, Washington Huskies, Washington Huskies Football Blog

Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction and preview

March 23, 2013 By
Thunder vs. Trail Blazers

Bryant Knox previews the Portland Trail Blazers March 24 matchup against the OKC Thunder. The Blazers began the current five-game road trip with two losses, but back-to-back wins over the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks have given fans hope that the playoffs might be a possibility. This group plays up to its competition, and that’s what it will have to do on Sunday. The key matchup is at the point guard position. Damian Lillard said coming into the year that he pictured himself being a Russell Westbrook-type point guard, and he’ll look to have a big game to close out the road trip.

Filed Under: Portland Trail Blazers Blog Tagged With: Damian Lillard, Game Previews, Kevin Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge, portland, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Trail Blazers Blog, Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook, Wesley Matthews

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Atlanta Hawks prediction and preview

March 22, 2013 By
josh smith 2

Bryant Knox previews the Portland Trail Blazers March 22 matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Like the Blazers, the Atlanta Hawks are in a bit of a rebuilding mode right now, but the Hawks are the ones who have locked up a playoff spot. Which team has the brighter future is still in question, as Josh Smith’s future is up in the air; but both teams have something to look forward to, and the matchup between Smith and LaMarcus Aldridge will be something to watch for.

Filed Under: Portland Trail Blazers Blog Tagged With: Game Previews, Josh Smith, LaMarcus Aldridge, portland, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Trail Blazers Blog, RIP City

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers prediction and preview

March 17, 2013 By
Damian LIllard Pistons

Bryant Knox previews the Portland Trail Blazers’ March 17 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Portland is coming off a 112-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Philadelphia is eight games behind the eighth seed out East, but they’re the ninth-best team in the league when it comes to points allowed. The key matchup in this one will be at the point guard position. Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday will face off for the second time.

Filed Under: Portland Trail Blazers Blog Tagged With: Andrew Bynum, Damian Lillard, Game Previews, Jrue Holiday, portland, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Detroit Pistons vs. Portland Trail Blazers prediction and preview

March 15, 2013 By
Damian LIllard Pistons

Bryant Knox previews the Portland Trail Blazers March 16 matchup against the Detroit Pistons. Portland has played both up and down to its competition this season. Detroit enters the Rose Garden as the coldest team in the league, which means the Blazers need to assert themselves as the alpha dogs early in the contest. The key matchup falls at the point guard position where Damian Lillard will take on either Brandon Knight or Jose Calderon. Lillard was outplayed by Knight last time around, but the Pistons’ floor general is doubtful with an ankle injury.

Filed Under: Portland Trail Blazers Blog Tagged With: Andre Drummond, Brandon Knight, Damian Lillard, Game Previews, Greg Monroe, Jose Calderon, portland, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Trail Blazers vs. Detroit Pistons, RIP City

New York Knicks vs. Portland Trail Blazers prediction and preview

March 13, 2013 By
NY

Bryant Knox previews the Portland Trail Blazers’ March 14 matchup against the New York Knicks. The last time these two met, the Blazers shocked the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. PDX won 105-100, and it spoiled the return of Amare’ Stoudemire. Stoudemire will be out for this one, and Carmelo Anthony is less than 100 percent. The key matchup is going to be at the point guard position. Although Nicolas Batum matching up against Anthony may have a bigger impact, Portland fans need to see Damian Lillard have a great game against Raymond Felton.

Filed Under: Portland Trail Blazers Blog Tagged With: Amare Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, Damian Lillard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Nicolas Batum, portland, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Trail Blazers Blog, Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks, Raymond Felton

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers prediction and preview

March 11, 2013 By
Memphis Grizzlies Portland Trail Blazers

Bryant Knox previews the Portland Trail Blazers’ March 12 matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Portland has become one of the toughest teams in the NBA to predict. Big wins and bigger losses have scattered its schedule all year, but that kind of inconsistency makes them dangerous at home. The key matchup will be between LaMarcus Aldridge and Zach Randolph, assuming Randolph is healthy. If Randolph is out, J.J. Hickson and Marc Gasol will garner more attention.

Filed Under: Portland Trail Blazers Blog Tagged With: game preview, J.J. Hickson, LaMarcus Aldridge, Marc Gasol, portland, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Trail Blazers Blog, Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies, Zach Randolph

Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Hornets prediction and preview

March 10, 2013 By
damian lillard anthony davis

Bryant Knox previews the Portland Trail Blazers March 10 matchup against the New Orleans Hornets. Portland is coming off a dominant performance against the San Antonio Spurs. If there is a defining moment in this season, that game could be it, and it could be the one that sparks a push toward the postseason. The key matchup is going to be between Wesley Matthews and Eric Gordon T the 2-guard position.

Filed Under: Portland Trail Blazers Blog Tagged With: Anthony Davis, Eric Gordon, Game Previews, portland, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Trail Blazers Blog, portland trail blazers vs. new orleans hornets, Wesley Matthews

San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers prediction and preview

March 7, 2013 By
Damian Lillard vs. San Antonio Spurs

Bryant Knox previews the Portland Trail Blazers March 7 matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Portland is coming off of a close loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, while the San Antonio Spurs most recently blew out the Chicago Bulls. The Blazers know what needs to happen in San Antonio, but getting it done is a whole different concept. The key matchup is going to be between LaMarcus Aldridge and Tim Duncan.

Filed Under: Portland Trail Blazers Blog Tagged With: Damian Lillard, Game Previews, LaMarcus Aldridge, portland, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Trail Blazers Blog, Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies prediction and preview

March 6, 2013 By
LaMarcus Aldridge Memphis Grizzlies

Bryant Knox previews the Portland Trail Blazers’ Jan. 4 matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Portland is coming off a disasterous performance against the Toronto Raptors, and things aren’t getting any easier with a visit to a surging Memphis team. The key matchup in this one is between LaMarcus Aldridge and Zach Randolph. Meyers Leonard is out with a sprained ankle.

Filed Under: Portland Trail Blazers Blog Tagged With: Damian Lillard, Game Previews, JJ Hickson, LaMarcus Aldridge, Marc Gasol, portland, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Trail Blazers Blog, Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies, Zach Randolph

Charlotte Bobcats vs. Portland Trail Blazers prediction and preview

March 3, 2013 By
Blazers Bobcats

Bryant Knox previews the Portland Trail Blazers March 4th matchup with the Charlotte Bobcats. The first time these two teams played, it proved to be one of the more dramatic showings of the season. Portland executed a massive comeback to perfection, and it ended up winning 118-112 in overtime. They key matchup this time around will be at the point guard position between Damian Lillard and Kemba Walker.

Filed Under: Portland Trail Blazers Blog Tagged With: Damian Lillard, game preview, Kemba Walker, portland, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Trail Blazers Blog, Portland Trail Blazers vs. Charlotte Bobcats, RIP City
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