Troutlaw puts the icing on the Blazers cake (twice)
Blazers Blog — What a way to put the exclamation point on the home finale. Gotta love the bench reaction ... Great game and crowd last night. I'm a little bummed I won't be in that environment again until November.

Could Happen to Anybody Once
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — But getting the alley-oop in your craw the same exact way, by the same exact players, on consecutive possessions ... shame on Memphis. And good for Travis Outlaw, hauling in some long passes. That guy can fly.

Sergio Rodriguez and Travis Outlaw Hook Up on Back-to-Back Alley-Oops
FanIQ Blog — NBA: Where Transition Defense Doesn't Happen. Nice way for the Portland Trailblazers to end their home season. No playoffs again, but that streak will end next year.

Ronja Rondo??
RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans — ... Memphis launched an official boycott on playing defense.  How else do you explain getting burned on two reverse-alley oops from half court.  Seriously Memphis… have some damn pride. ...

Oh to Watch the Blazers in 08-09
The Big Lead — Can you feel it? Teams we can’t wait to watch next year, in order: Portland, Seattle, Full-strength Lakers, Wherever Baron Davis goes. (via True Hoop)