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On YouTubePortland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
Blazers’ Deni Avdija gives props to Tiago Splitter for ‘phenomenal’ coaching job
When all is said and done, any fan of the Portland Trail Blazers would declare the 2025-26 season a successful one. After all, the Blazers have been rebuilding over the past few seasons, so making the playoffs means that they’ve already accomplished one of their lofty goals.
The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most points in their NBA debut for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
Matisse Thybulle News / BasketballNews.com / April 22
Matisse Thybulle: More Than Basketball
There is a version of Matisse Thybulle that the casual fan never sees. Not the one locking down guards at the point of attack, reading passing lanes before they open, or flying in for a block that shifts the momentum of a game.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
Blazers’ Tiago Splitter gives ‘committed’ Scoot Henderson flowers for huge Game 2 vs. Spurs
Not many fans gave the Portland Trail Blazers much of a chance in their first-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA playoffs. But the stars aligned for the Blazers on Tuesday and they evened up the series at 1-1 after overturning a 13-point deficit with less than eight minutes to go to take a 106-103 victory.
Jrue Holiday News / Yardbarker / April 22
Jrue Holiday trade pays off big for Trail Blazers in comeback Game 2 win
The Portland Trail Blazers' playoff push started when they traded for two-time NBA champion Jrue Holiday before the season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22
Scoot Henderson shoots Trail Blazers past Spurs to even series
Aided by Victor Wembanyama exiting the game early after a scary fall, the Portland Trail Blazers evened up their first-round series with the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Portland Trail Blazers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 22
Senior Journalist Jason Quick Reports Trail Blazers’ New Cost Cutting Measures
Just weeks into the job, Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is already drawing scrutiny across the NBA due to his cost-cutting measures. Athletic
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22
Victor Wembanyama's scary fall puts Spurs' playoff chances in peril
After a scary fall put San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in the concussion protocol early in Game 2, his team will have to scramble to win without the Defensive Player of the Year.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Spurs Game 2
The San Antonio Spurs are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. San Antonio enters Tuesday’s game with a 1-0 series lead after defeating Portland at home in Game 1 on Sunday night.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
Chandler Parsons calls out new Blazers owner for stingy cost-cutting rules
The Portland Trail Blazers’ new ownership group is facing mounting criticism after reports of strict cost-cutting measures, with former NBA player Chandler Parsons publicly calling out the approach.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 21
Trail Blazers “Cheap” Approach May Become New NBA Reality 
As we speak, the Portland Trail Blazers are engaged in a first-round NBA Playoffs series with the San Antonio Spurs. Portland’s first return to the postseason in five years is not bringing them national headlines, however.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 21
Report: Blazers owner Tom Dundon unfazed by criticism of approach
Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is cutting costs, and apparently, he’s waving his hands in the air like he just don’t care. More specifically, according to The Athletic’s Jason Quick, Dundon is unfazed by criticism directed his way for some of his eyebrow-raising moves to cut costs in the playoffs.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 21
Blazers leave two-way players, team reporter home in playoff cost-cutting moves
The Trail Blazers are in the playoffs again. The way they are operating behind the scenes has drawn just as much attention. According to Bill Oram of OregonLive, Portland reduced its traveling party for its play-in game in Phoenix and first-round series in San Antonio, leaving behind digital reporter Casey Holdahl and team photographer Bruce Ely.
Matisse Thybulle News / Scoop B / April 21
Beyond the Box Score: Matisse Thybulle on Defensive Artistry, Creative Outlets & Portland Trail Blazers’ Underdog Mentality
When you talk about “impact” in the NBA, you’re usually looking at the flashy dunks or the 30-point outbursts. But if you really watch the game, the way a scout or a coach does, you see the subtle art of the disruption. That is where Matisse Thybulle lives.
Tiago Splitter News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
Blazers’ Tiago Splitter’s frustrating moment over new owner Tom Dundon’s cheapness revealed
The Portland Trail Blazers have made their return to the NBA playoffs, but attention has shifted from their on-court momentum to the controversial cost-cutting measures implemented by new owner Tom Dundon.
NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 21
Blazers vs. Spurs Game 2 Preview: Keys to Portland Evening the Series
The Portland Trail Blazers are facing off against the San Antonio Spurs for Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round. After a decisive 111-98 loss in the series opener, the Blazers look to settle the score at the Frost Bank Center before the series shifts to Portland.
NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 20
3 Blazers Who Cost Portland Most in Game 1 Loss vs. Spurs
The Portland Trail Blazers are coming up short after a 111-98 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, largely due to a historic 35-point debut from Victor Wembanyama.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / April 20
Trail Blazers Left Two-Way Players At Home For Trip To San Antonio
Tom Dundon’s penny-pinching reputation since taking over as owner of the Trail Blazers continues to grow. Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report states in a subscriber-only story that Portland didn’t bring two-way players Caleb Love, Chris Youngblood and Jayson Kent to San Antonio for the first two games of its first-round playoff series.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Scoot Henderson had a classy reaction to teammate’s rare playoff accomplishment
Scoot Henderson had quite a debut in the NBA Playoffs, but he was more thrilled by the performance of his teammate, Deni Avdija. Although Henderson and the Portland Trail Blazers dropped Game 1 of their series against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, the former No.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Blazers pulled another cheap move to open playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers are blazing new trails in the realm of cost-cutting. The Blazers already made negative headlines after getting through the play-in tournament, when it was revealed Friday that the team was not giving fans free T-shirts for Games 3 and 4.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17
Blazers accused of pulling a cheap move on their fans before playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers are dampening some of the excitement about the franchise’s first trip to the playoffs in a half-decade.
The 'Most active 20-point playoff games' quiz
There are 40 active NBA players who have at least 20 20-point postseason games under their belts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
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