Blazers Hit High Gear

This is an impressive looking box score. The Blazers shoot 50 percent from the field, 47 percent from behind the three-point line, 90 percent from the line, collect 49 rebounds, 35 assists, score 21 fast-break points, grow a lead to as big as 28, and coast to a 116-93 win.I know the Timberwolves are rebuilding, and are young (where we were once), but Portland played one heck of a game. And, as impressive as the stat sheet is, it doesn't tell the complete story. You have to consider that this was just the second game since rolling out a new starting lineup. Just the second game where this team truly bought in to Nate McMillan's new philosophy of pushing the tempo, and really the first time that I can remember where Brandon Roy's offense wasn't even needed.The most impressive numbers on the page? You probably think I'm going to bring up the 21 fast-break points. But, 35 assists on 41 made field goals is out-of-this-world impressive. It's the best example of tea...