Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Portland Trail Blazers 115-95 in Game 1 of the two teams’ first round playoff series, and Griffin, who is trying to regain his form after being on the shelf for majority of the regular season thanks to injuries to his quad and hand, put on a
First Round Preview: (4) Los Angeles Clippers vs. (5) Portland TrailBlazers
Overview: This 4 vs. 5 series out West is possibly the only series that truly can go the distance. Although the Clippers beat the Blazers 3 games to 1 during the regular season, all of that goes out the window now. Portland lost 4 starters last season, earning the 5 seed out West speaks volumes
VIDEO: J.J. Redick hits game winner to beat the Trail Blazers
As time expired, J.J. Redick found a between-the-legs pass from Chris Paul and sunk a mid range jumper over C.J. McCollum. It all worked well, from the screen by DeAndre Jordan, to the pass by Paul, to the well contested jump-shot. It was a solid win for the Los Angeles Clippers after coming off a
VIDEO: Dirk Nowitzki drops 40 points in big win vs. Trail Blazers
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are trying their hardest to fend off the Utah Jazz and secure the Western Conference’s 8th and final playoff spot, and Nowitzki registered a vintage performance in a key 132-120 overtime victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday afternoon. The 37-year-old Nowitzki put up 40 points on an
Damian Lillard doesn’t like comparisons
Comparisons, comparisons, and more comparisons. Seems like the NBA is full of them in the current era as we all as all of the other past eras. However, some people use comparisons as a sort of compliment when players have a good game or season. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that Lillard “looked
Fonz’s Sunday Summary: Lillard, the Bonnies, and Baron Davis
What’s up everybody. Welcome to the Sunday Summary, a piece in which I rant about certain topics relating to basketball. Let’s get started. 1. Damian Lillard is a BAD MAN What a second half season Damian Lillard is having. Don’t get me wrong, Lillard has been decent all year, but ever since he got snubbed
The Boston Celtics have a history of slowing down Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard is the hottest player in the NBA not named Stephen Curry. Lillard is averaging 25.4 points, 7.0 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game over 54 games. He has scored 21 points or more in his last 11 games including a 51-point explosion against the Golden State Warriors. That game was right after All-Star
VIDEO: Damian Lillard drops 51 and hands Warriors their 5th loss
Damian Lillard was feeling it last night, dropping a career high 51 points as well as seven assists and six steals. This could be a start of his redemption trail after getting snubbed from the All-Star game. The Trail Blazers grabbed a lead early and never look back and it turned into Golden State’s worst
PODCAST: Fisch’s Friday Rant – Snubs, MKG, and LeBron vs Spoelstra
Happy Friday night everyone! You’re probably either watching basketball like me or about to head out for a night with some friends. Either way, here’s a new Friday Rant to enjoy tonight as you watch, or maybe when you wake up and recover: Snubs from the All-Star reserves announcement Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is set to return
Damian Lillard is Motivated Now More Than Ever
Yesterday, the NBA announced the reserves for the 2016 NBA All-Star game. Every year there is always one or two big snubs from the list and for the second straight year Damian Lillard was left off from the original reserves list. When asked about the lineup reveal here is what he said (via Mike Richman
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