Found November 29, 2008 on Bust A Bucket:
There was something different about that game last night. I don't think the casual Blazer fan understood what happened. The Hornets came into the Rose Garden following a 56 win season, they are a team deemed one of the top 3 in the West, and the Blazers took them apart in the 4th quarter. We ...
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  • I'm equally excited about ending their little 5 game win streak, but Brandon mentioned something after this game to keep in mind. They knew the Hornets were on the 2nd of a back-to-back and they had tired legs to match with well rested Blazer legs.

    After the Suns loss last week, Brandon made note that despite winning the games that they were supposed to at home, they have yet to beat a good team on the road.

    I like the progress tho!!!
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