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The Trail Blazers’ Playoff Push Continues With Recent Success

The Portland Trail Blazers’ playoff push is looking promising with each passing day. After Friday’s win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Blazers are now eighth in the West.

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Jerami Grant hits clutch 3s to lift Blazers past Timberwolves

Jerami Grant scored 26 points on 10-for-16 shooting and the Portland Trail Blazers escaped with a 108-104 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night in Minneapolis.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / March 20

Trail Blazers Down Timberwolves in Big Season-Stretch Win

The Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves played a physical, intense, nip-and-tuck contest on Friday that was a credit to the NBA and the fight both teams are in for postseason playoffs positioning.

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The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Blazer's Edge / March 20

Discuss Vital Trail Blazers-Timberwolves Matchup Here!

The Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves are both scrambling for playoffs positioning, angling for the seeds that will set them up for success in the rapidly-approaching postseason bracket.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Donovan Clingan News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 20

Donovan Clingan 'Taking a Major Step' For Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan is coming off the best performance of his career in a win against the Indiana Pacers. Clingan scored 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in just 25 minutes of action as the Blazers pulled out a victory against the Indiana Pacers.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / March 20

Trail Blazers Face Crucial Contest Against Timberwolves Today

The Portland Trail Blazers continue their road trip with a matchup in Minnesota against the Timberwolves today. The Blazers are looking to make it three straight wins on the road after picking up W’s over the Brooklyn Nets and Indiana Pacers in their last two matchups.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / March 20

With the Blazers’ Soft Schedule, Should They Have More Wins?

When we were looking back at this part of the schedule a month and a half ago, plenty of folks (the author included) assumed the Portland Trail Blazers would have a good chance to rip through what would be one of the easier schedules in the league.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / March 19

Do the Blazers Need a “Real” Power Forward?

The Portland Trail Blazers are stocked with lithe, fairly quick, defensively-apt forwards. Toumani Camara and Jerami Grant lead the list. Both are 6’7, known for range on defense and finesse on offense, theoretically apt at shooting the three…pretty much the modern archetypes of the position.

Donovan Clingan News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 19

Donovan Clingan Among Three Stars From Blazers vs. Pacers

The Portland Trail Blazers are still in the win column after beating the Indiana Pacers by a score of 127-119. In the victory, Donovan Clingan was electric for the Blazers.

Toumani Camara News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 19

Why Toumani Camara is the Key to Blazers Success

The Portland Trail Blazers have been high on Toumani Camara ever since they traded for him in the Damian Lillard blockbuster deal. Camara was a throw-in at the time after being selected as a second-round pick by the Phoenix Suns, who swapped out Deandre Ayton for Jusuf Nurkic.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 19

Portland Trail Blazers Center Makes Play-In Admission After Win Vs. Indiana Pacers

The Portland Trail Blazers are closing in on a play-in berth, following their 127-119 road win against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. They’ve now won three of their last four, improving to 34-36.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 18

Trail Blazers survive late surge to extend Pacers' historic skid

Deni Avdija had 32 points and 11 rebounds on Wednesday to help the Portland Trail Blazers stave off the Indiana Pacers for a 127-119 victory in Indianapolis.

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Donovan Clingan News / Last Word On Sports / March 18

Donovan Clingan’s Consistency Is The Blazers’ Key To Victory

The Portland Trail Blazers have had plenty of positive moments this season. Donovan Clingan‘s consistency is a big reason behind much of their success this year.

Deni Avdija News / Field Level Media / March 18

Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers intent on not overlooking Pacers

Looking to stay in the hunt for a top-eight seed in the Western Conference, the Portland Trail Blazers will try for back-to-back wins for the first time in over five weeks when they face the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in Indianapolis.

Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Deni Avdija reacts to Blazers, Nets making Israeli basketball history

Monday’s Brooklyn Nets-Portland Trail Blazers matchup at Barclays Center was a forgettable late-season game for many. However, for the Israeli basketball community, it was a night they’ll never forget.

Deni Avdija News / Hardwood Heroics / March 17

Portland Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija Reveals the Team’s True Feelings in Blowout Win Vs. Brooklyn Nets

The Portland Trail Blazers secured a 114-95 road victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, and Deni Avdija said that they badly needed the win to boost their confidence.

Damian Lillard News / Total Apex Sports / March 16

Damian Lillard Opens Up About Rehab, Return, and Retirement

Portland Trail Blazers Guard Damian Lillard recently opened up about his torn left Achilles tendon rehab, Trail Blazers return, and NBA retirement in a recent interview with Casino.ca.

Damian Lillard News / Total Pro Sports / March 16

Damian Lillard Makes Heartfelt Admission About Where He Wants to End His Career

It sure looks like Damian Lillard will sit out this season and not suit up for the Portland Trail Blazers. While winning the three-point contest might have enticed him to get back sooner than expected after suffering a torn Achilles tendon, he’s not going to help Portland once the play-in tournament starts.

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 15

Blazers’ Damian Lillard reveals retirement plans, with a catch

While veteran Damian Lillard doesn’t know when he’ll call it quits, he does know he wants to be with the Portland Blazers. Lillard is undoubtedly looking forward to 2026-27.

Adam Silver News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Adam Silver Praises Progress On Trail Blazers Arena Renovation

Adam Silver says discussions surrounding renovations to the Moda Center appear to be moving in a positive direction. Speaking during a visit to Portland this week, Silver said he has been encouraged by the early efforts to secure public funding for upgrades to the arena that houses the Trail Blazers.

Sidy Cissoko News / Last Word On Sports / March 14