bustabucket.com - 11/30/2008
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There was something different about that game last night. I don't think the casual Blazer fan understood what happened. The Hornets came into the Rose Garden following a 56 win season, they are a team deemed one of the top 3 in the West, and the Blazers took them apart in the 4th quarter. We ...
asternwarning.com - 11/30/2008
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asternwarning.com —
The Portland Trail Blazers made a real statement
with their 101-86 victory over the New Orleans Hornets...
at the Rose Garden last night. This was about proving that they belong as a playoff team -- one that will make some noise. In what was a tight game throughout, the Blazers refused to ...
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Brandon Roy shows dirty David West how it's done
blazeoflove.com - 12/1/2008
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blazeoflove.com —
The first full month is behind us and
things look pretty good at this point wouldn't you...
say? Possibly the toughest opening schedule in the history of the NBA posed no threat to the heart and work ethic of these young stud-muffins (Did I just say “stud-muffins”?). With that ridiculous comment...
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November Report Card - Portland Trail Blazers
myespn.go.com - 11/30/2008
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myespn.go.com —
Thanksgiving weekend has been fantastic. The eating, the
family, all those things we all count on ......
I'm loving it. But also, as a fan of the Portland Trail Blazers, it has also been a little bit like Christmas. Why? Yes they have won nicely at ...
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John Hollinger + Portland = Thanksgiving
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Brandon Roy shows dirty David West how it's done
A Stern Warning - NBA, NBL and FIBA News & Views —
... At one point, Brandon Roy was wrestled on a hard shooting foul by David West. Formerly a player that many considered to be underrated, that play simply made him look like a thug -- an unnecessary action. Take a look at this video courtesy of BustaBucket to get a feel for the play: ...
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