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Game #55 Recap - Sonics 99, Blazers 87
Published 2/24/2008 by Houston at The Inferno
... If you want a full-on examination of what is wrong with the Blazers, and what has changed since the streak, read Dave’s analysis here. HIGHLY worth a read if you’re interested in analysis that dips a littler further than the Faris/Charles Barkley theory that the Blazers wouldn’t make the playoffs simply because they’re a jump-shooting team. ...

Game #54 - Preview: Boston Celtics @ Portland Trailblazers
Published 2/24/2008 by Jim at Green Bandwagon: Front Page Posts
... a team that won 13 in a row at one point and then 17 of 18, it is odd that Portland is only 3 games over .500. I think it is due to a combination of things. Brandon Roy missed some time, which is never a good thing. Add that to their inexperience, reliance on outside shots, the rest of the League figuring them out and the fact that they could not stay that hot forever, and perhaps it is not that surprising. Well it turns out that I was partly correct and Dave from Blazers Edge has a more in depth list . Still Portland can be a dangerous team, particularly at home. Along those ...

Blazer's Edge Q&A
Published 2/27/2008 by ClipperSteve <info@clipsnation.com> at Clips Nation
...  As always, head over there to see my answers to Dave's questions. ClipperSteve: It's been a roller coaster season for you guys.  In fact, if you take away the 17-1 stretch, the Blazers are 12-27, which is more in line with expectations for the season.  Is there a sophisticated explanation for this team's ups and downs that goes beyond 'hey, young teams are inconsistent'? Dave:  The full analysis is here.   Long answer short, in addition to being inconsistent young teams get fatigued. ...