Any possibility “your” Portland Trail Blazers lose tonight to the Thunder? The thought of them losing to a team of Oklahoma City’s caliber just doesn’t even seem possible at this point. After romping 3 straight teams by 20 or more points, this game should be a guaranteed win right? Normally I would say yes, but this is the former I-5 rival of Portland and even though Durant may not speak it publicly, you know he has some extra motivation against his “could have been” suitor. Anyone else feeling a track meet in the works?
1. Four game road trip record? Toss Up
2. Oh ESPN Accuscore, how we love you so. +1 Blazers
3. I love Kevin too, but no more cheering for ya this season. -1 Durant
4. Blake, you stopped Deron, please stop Russell. Toss Up
5. Batum’s ankle vs. Durant. +1 Thunder
6. Aldrige vs. who? +1 Blazers
7. I hope Durant and Oden each take turns making posters of ...
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