Portland Trail Blazers Articles - Page 118

Remember when fans used to cheer Enes Kanter despite constantly being benched by the New York Knicks? Well, now that he has been playing well for the Portland Trail Blazers, those cheers have turned into boos. Kanter was acquired by the Blazers when the Knicks waived him a couple of months ago, and he has […]

Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig suffered a gruesome injury during the second quarter of Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. He broke his nose and had to be helped back to the locker room. There was a lot of blood, and initially, it looked like he was done for the game. […]

The Denver Nuggets were unable to take care of homecourt advantage after the Portland Trail Blazers secured a win in Game 2. As the series begins to heat up, center Nikola Jokic has noticed things have started to get quite chippy. Game 2 was highlighted by a brief scuffle between both teams that involved center […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone believes the incident between Torrey Craig and Enes Kanter in Game 2 of their second round NBA playoff series wasn’t dirty. Malone spoke to the media in the aftermath of the Nuggets’ 97-90 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, during which he emphasized that the fourth quarter altercation was […]

If you were tuned in to Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals duel between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets, you might have noticed that head coach Terry Stotts was wearing a red bow tie. It was a rather unusual look. But after the game, he explained the noble reason on why […]

In the final minute of Game 2 between the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers, a scuffle ensued after Enes Kanter apparently bumped Torrey Craig to the ground. Nikola Jokic and Kanter were battling for the rebound. Jokic obviously pushed Kanter to gain the advantage and the latter collided with Craig who fell to […]

The Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic is an absolutely mesmerizing basketball player. Though there have been many, many quips made about his appearance (which is that of a lovable but galumphing giant), Jokic is a bona fide star, and this year’s Western Conference playoffs have provided him perhaps his biggest stage. The Joker has been nothing […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are locked in a battle with the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. The two teams face off on Wednesday night in game two of the series between them. In the first game, Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets went off for 37 points and was a […]

The Portland Trail Blazers face off with the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday in Game 2 of their second round playoff series. In the first game between the two teams, the Nuggets prevailed behind a 37-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who completely carved up the Blazers in a masterful performance detailing his exquisite offensive game. However, […]

Kevin McHale — who was part of the Boston Celtics dynasty in the 80s — believes that the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers have the potential to be the NBA’s next dynasty. Based on his experience and observation, dynasties last for four or five years at most. Given this, the Golden State Warriors, […]

Not much was known about the extent of Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter’s injury after he suffered a separated left shoulder in Game 5 of Portland’s first-round series victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Although Kanter had a few additional days to rest the shoulder with the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs battling […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts didn’t know star point guard Damian Lillard worked on his deep 3-pointers all summer. Lillard’s new nickname around the league is “Logo Lillard.” The Blazers superstar has been shooting and making 3-pointers from way beyond the arc all season. Dame’s most famous shot was his game-winner against the […]

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap is feeling very confident in his team’s preparation for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Portland Trail Blazers after taking Game 1 at home on Monday. “We got through every play in the playbook (at shootaround). Every play,” said Millsap. Paul Millsap said Nuggets feel extremely prepared […]

As they say, game recognize game. To be more specific, in this particular instance, it’s KD recognize Dame. Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant deferred to a quote by fellow NBA star Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers when asked about the pressure that he takes on at this heightened level of playoffs basketball. […]

After dominating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs, the Portland Trail Blazers failed to show up in the second round against the Denver Nuggets. Guard Rodney Hood, however, thinks he knows why. He cited the tensions and drama between Portland and Oklahoma City as part of what fueled the team’s […]

The Portland Trail Blazers came out flat in Monday’s Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets. After taking care of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round with ease, Portland couldn’t pull out the road victory against Denver. Their 121-113 defeat made the problem very easy to see. Their scoring was fine, as star point […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ second-round Western Conference playoff series against the Denver Nuggets got off to a rough start on Monday night, as the Nuggets came away with a 121-113 win to take a 1-0 lead in the series. By contrast, the Blazers never trailed in their previous series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, beating […]

Damian Lillard scored 39 points on 12-of-21 shooting in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, continuing to cement himself as perhaps the most valuable player in the playoffs to date. But despite another stellar outing from their franchise pillar, the Portland Trail Blazers fell short against the Denver Nuggets – and the performance of […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard’s player development trainer, Phil Beckner, says Lillard “wants to make the Hall of Fame” and has bigger goals than just hitting game-winners like he did against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Beckner and Lillard have been working together for over a decade. Beckner helped the Blazers’ best player by […]

The Portland Trail Blazers went into their second-round Western Conference playoff series against the Denver Nuggets as an incredibly hot team riding the high off of Damian Lillard’s masterful first round performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The mood was so jovial among Blazers faithful and NBA fans alike (let’s face it: Lillard is incredibly […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic gave the Portland Trail Blazers fits during a 121-113 win to grab a 1-0 series lead in the Western Conference Semifinals on Monday night. Blazers point man Damian Lillard, who scored a game-high 39 points, noted his team must make the big dipper uncomfortable if they are to win the […]

Damian Lillard is aware that his turnovers had an impact in deciding a closely contested Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The Portland Trail Blazers were unable to shock the Denver Nuggets and steal home-court advantage, instead losing 121-113 to a fundamentally sound team that took care of the ball formidably on Monday night. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers could not take advantage of six days of rest, dropping Game 1 of their best-of-seven second-round series against the Denver Nuggets. Blazers head coach Terry Stotts said that their “soft turnovers” throughout the game, especially those at the end of the first half, ultimately hurt them in Game 1: Terry Stotts […]

Gary Harris provided the home fans at the Pepsi Center with a delicious finish over Portland Trail Blazers center Zach Collins on Monday night. The Denver Nuggets guard took off from the baseline after a Nikola Jokic bounce pass caught him backdoor, eluding CJ McCollum’s defense and slithering around the 7-footer with an airborne up-and-under […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard was seen constantly talking to the officials throughout an electric Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Denver Nuggets. Despite a game-high 39 points, the Blazers star constantly approached them in efforts to understand their approach: “It was a game we wanted to win, it was […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were unable to get their series against the Denver Nuggets off to a promising start. Fortunately, it appears guard Rodney Hood is ready to contribute this time around. Hood was virtually non-existent in the opening round versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. His 17 points in Game 1 were more than his […]

The Portland Trail Blazers came up short in Game 1 versus the Denver Nuggets. It has become apparent early on that center Enes Kanter is not feeling 100 percent. Kanter has been nursing a shoulder injury he suffered in the opening round versus the Oklahoma City Thunder and was even listed as questionable going into […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to face a tough second round opponent in the Denver Nuggets. After a lackluster first round showing, Portland will need Enes Kanter. Luckily, Kanter is returning just in time for Monday night’s Game 1. According to T.J. McBride of Mile High Sports on Twitter: Enes Kanter WILL PLAY vs […]

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers delivered one of the most stunning buzzer-beaters in NBA history against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the two teams’ Western Conference first round playoff series. Lillard torched Russell Westbrook throughout the series and has cemented himself as one of the top point guards in the league. The Blazers […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard says keeping Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic “under control” is how Portland is going to defeat the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the playoffs. Murray and Jokic are the two best players on the Nuggets. Both are playing in their first playoffs, but the two […]

Denver Nuggets rising star Jamal Murray says Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard is someone he looks up to. Murray will be tasked with the challenge of guarding Lillard. The Nuggets and Blazers face each other in the second round of the playoffs. Game 1 is on Tuesday in Denver. Murray says he’s […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic can do just about everything offensively. He can shoot. He can do work in the post. He can pass. He can dribble. He can make free throws. Obviously, that makes him one of the toughest covers in the league, and the Portland Trail Blazers will begin figuring out just […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets have advanced to the second round of the Western Conference Playoffs, where they’ll face Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. The series is expected to be a tight one, and Jokic knows his team will have a hard time containing Lillard’s offensive firepower. “You can not… In this […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Enes Kanter suffered a separated shoulder during Game 5 of his team’s first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and his status for Game 1 of the Blazers’ second-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night is in question. Kanter says he is not sure if he will […]

The Western Conference Semifinal series between the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers promises to be one of the more entertaining and intriguing matchups in the 2019 NBA Playoffs. Nikola Jokic carried his Nuggets team past the pesky San Antonio Spurs, who took them to the limit in the first round. Denver narrowly got the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were devastated when they lost starting center Jusuf Nurkic to a horrific leg injury at the end of the regular season. If there was any solace, it was that the recently-signed Enes Kanter had been incredibly productive off the bench and would fill in for Nurkic in the playoffs. Yet Portland’s […]

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard put on a show in a 108-95 Game 1 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring a career playoff high 45 points. CJ McCollum had something to say. As Leonard was putting together his masterpiece performance, McCollum — the Portland Trail Blazers’ guard — could not help but see the similarities […]

Jusuf Nurkic gave the Portland Trail Blazers some much-needed inspiration when he showed up on the floor in their come-from-behind, close out Game 5 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also came on wearing a shirt saying “No Bricks, Next Question” as an apparent shot at Thunder guard Russell Westbrook. When asked about Nurkic’s […]

The NBA is in the midst of the greatest talent boom in the history of the league. There are more star players than ever, particularly in the backcourt. Because of this, many players in today’s NBA are far less celebrated than they’d be had they been born ten years prior.  This generation will be remembered […]