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Thugs "R" Us: Looking Back at the Infamous Portland Jail Blazers Era

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:27:19 +0000

Things are really looking good for the Portland Trail Blazers. Led by youngsters Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Greg Oden, the Blazers are truly one of the most talented teams in the NBA. Most people would agree that this up-and-coming ball club could win a championship or two in the near future. But things in Portland haven't always been so peachy. A few years ago, the darkest period in franchise history existed known as the "Jail Blazers" era. Those were the days when the roster was filled with players who constantly made headlines for the wrong reasons. The turmoil began in April 2001 when Shawn Kemp ended his first season with the team by checking into a drug rehabilitation center for cocaine abuse. In May 2002, Zach Randolph was cited for underage drinking in his hometown of Marion, Indiana. November 2002 was a month in which three controversial Blazers' players were in the news. Rasheed Wallace and Damon Stoudamire were cited for misdemeanor marijuana possession after ...

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Boozer, Williams lead Jazz past Blazers (AP)

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:32:15 +0000

Carlos Boozer had 26 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 108-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Deron Williams added 24 points and 15 assists for the Jazz, who won for the fifth time in six games. Brandon Roy scored 19 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 14 for Portland, which lost for the second time in two nights.

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Greg Oden breaks out in Trail Blazers' victory

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:45:17 +0000

The former No. 1 overall draft pick scores 24 points, tying his career high, and grabs 12 rebounds in Portland's 122-98 win over Chicago. > at Portland 122, Chicago 98: Greg Oden tied a career high with 24 points, making seven of eight field-goal attempts, and also had 12 rebounds. LaMarcus Aldridge added 24 points and 13 rebounds for the Trail Blazers.

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Oden goes big, matches career high as Blazers rout Bulls

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:15:04 +0000

Greg Oden tied a career high with 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge also had 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago ...

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NBA | Greg Oden, LaMarcus Aldridge help Portland beat Chicago

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:59:39 +0000

Greg Oden tied a career high with 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge also had 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls.

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Oden Matches Career High as Blazers Rout Bulls

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:50:25 +0000

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Greg Oden tied a career high with 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge also had 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 122-98 onMonday night.

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Oden has 24 and 12 as Blazers rout Bulls (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:42:54 +0000

Greg Oden tied a career high with 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge also had 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 122-98 onMonday night. Oden, the first pick of the 2007 NBA draft, missed one of his eight shots from the field and added 12 rebounds. Aldridge pulled down a game-high 13 rebounds.

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Oden matches career high as Blazers rout Bulls

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:41:31 +0000

Greg Oden tied a career high with 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge also had 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 122-98 onMonday night.

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Roy, Aldridge Help Blazers Hold Off Pistons 87-81

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:11:13 +0000

PORTLAND, Ore. AP) -- Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each had 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the tired but tenacious Detroit Pistons 87-81 on Wednesday night.

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Roy, Aldridge help Blazers hold off Pistons 87-81

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:01:56 +0000

Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each had 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the tired but tenacious Detroit Pistons 87-81 on Wednesday night.

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Roy scores 20 as Trail Blazers hold off Pistons

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:01:06 +0000

Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each had 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the tired but tenacious Detroit Pistons 87-81 on Wednesday night.

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Roy helps Blazers hold off Pistons (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:57:52 +0000

PORTLAND, Ore. AP) -- Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each had 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the tired but tenacious Detroit Pistons 87-81 on Wednesday night. The Blazers led by as many as 20 points in the second half, but the Pistons chipped away and closed to 76-70 on Charlie Villanueva's jumper with 3 minutes left.

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