Hawks 97, Blazers 91: postgame comments

Two days after the Blazers' effort was questioned by head coach Nate McMillan, the team was back on the floor taking part in what appeared to be an enduring and exhausting practice.

Putting $65 million franchise type players on blast is not necessarily my favorite thing to do.  In fact, the last thing I want do is write something negative about one of the cornerstones of this franchise, but through 4 games of uninspired performances, I just can't help myself.  With the ink yet to dry on LaMarcus Aldridge's shiny new contract, and even though it seems...

The Portland Trail Blazers lost only seven times at home last season, and created an atmosphere of invincibility at the Rose Garden. One of the losses came as a result of a last-second bank-in three pointer by Orlando. The other loss took a total collapse by Portland at the free-throw line, and a buzzer-beating three pointer to force overtime. In other words, you didn't come to Portland...

Following the loss in Houston on Halloween, the Blazers recommitted themselves to the defensive end of the floor. Nate McMillan, and others, called out the team for surrendering 111 points to the Rockets, and for allowing their backcourt to go for a combined 69 points.Sunday night in Oklahoma City, the results of the post-game discussion from the night before were pretty impressive...

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