Game 71 Non-Preview: Blazers vs. Sonics

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Monday Bullets
Published 3/24/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... I made some small contribution by adding my voice to those who fought to make this a better world. For some, my voice may have seemed shrill or angry; but for those on the right side of the issue, it seemed loyal and compassionate. How do I feel now? Grateful that we've come so far. Encouraged that so many people are still adding their voices to the fight for equality for all people. In other words, I feel happy. Just ask the bluebirds." Sam Smith as father. A poem that Seattle basketball fans will love. Steve Nash ...

Sonics/Blazers Rivalry Ends in...Compassion
Published 3/24/2008 by Seth at Enjoy the Enjoyment
After all those heated games between the Sonics and Blazers, this could be the last one. Blazers Edge feels bad for us, and so pens a poem of compassion. Save Our Sonics plans a rally before the event at Ozzie's and chants during the game. As for that on-court protest that Bill Simmons suggested? The Save Our Sonics people say it won't happen, but one commenter on the Times' site says it will...so this could get pretty interesting. Meanwhile, the city's still trying to find $150 million to fund Steve Ballmer's bailout plan, and say that, ...

Pre-game links: Goodbye I-5 rivalry
Published 3/24/2008 by Sean Meagher, OregonLive.com at Blazers Blog - OregonLive.com
... to five games before the 63-win Blazers finally put them away. Former players said they could feel the natural rivalry between the cities playing out among the fans. Players sometimes battled for offseason bragging rights. And as they look back on the series, former team members admit it will be strange to see Portland left alone in the Northwest without a rival with which it can share a territorial battle. More on the rivalry from The Columbian. Dave, at Blazer's Edge, says the Sonics need sympathy and questions if the Portland Trail Blazers would become the ...