NBA says goaltending call was incorrect
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:28:26 PST)
The NBA said a goaltending call in the final seconds of regulation in the Portland Trail Blazers' overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night was incorrect. Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge was called for goaltending on Kevin Durant's attempted layup with six seconds left. The call tied the game at 103 and it went to overtime.
Video: Did the Blazers lose because of a bad call?
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:25:11 PST)
Forgive Portland Trail Blazers fans if they're a little on edge. On Monday night, they played a terrifically close game against the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, the sort of contest that comes down to a few plays in either direction … Continue reading ?
Fan Analysis of the Thunder-Blazers Goaltending Call (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:57:00 PST)
A controversial call with six seconds left in regulation has left the Portland Trail Blazers fuming at game officials. In the 111-107 overtime victory by the Oklahoma City Thunder Feb. 6, a goaltending call went against the Blazers and tied the score at 103.
OKC Thunder Earn Gritty Road Win in Portland: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:32:00 PST)
The Portland Trail Blazers can squawk about a goaltending call all they want to. The Oklahoma City Thunder earned their gritty win in the Great Northwest with a 111-107 overtime victory Feb. 6. Kevin Durant scored 33 points, none more important than the final two points of regulation...
Trail Blazers Team Report
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:44:44 PST)
The Trail Blazers' fortunes on the road are no longer a problem. They are an epidemic.
Portland is 9-1 at home but a dismal 3-8 away from the Rose Garden after Monday's 93-89 loss to Utah at EnergySolutions Arena.
The Blazers are losing a lot of close games down the stretch and miss retired guard Brandon Roy, who was their version of Mr. Clutch, winning plenty of games with 11th-hour heroics.
LaMarcus Aldridge is now Portland's best player, a deserving All-Star who nevertheless doesn't seem to want to take the big shots late in game.
Aldridge scored 14 points in the first 6 1/2 minutes of the third quarter to stake the Blazers to an 11-point lead over the Jazz. But after a rest, he returned with 11 minutes to go and was 1 for 3 shooting the rest of the...
NBA-best Thunder beat Blazers 111-107 in OT
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:27:32 PST)
A satisfying victory for Oklahoma City was a head-scratcher for Portland. Kevin Durant had 33 points, including a dunk with 2.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Thunder defeated the Trail Blazers 111-107 on Monday night. But the focus of the game fell on a goaltending call on Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge with 6 seconds left in regulation that tied the game at 103 and would send it into...
NBA Capsules
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:29:36 PST)
Lou Williams nailed the go-ahead 3-pointer, scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and spoiled Kobe Bryant's record-setting night while leading the Philadelphia 76ers to 95-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. With "Beat L.A.!" echoing through a second straight sellout crowd, Williams hit the tying jumper, then followed with the 3 for a 91-88 lead.
NBA Capsules: 76ers spoil Kobe's big night
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:28:53 PST)
PHILADELPHIA - Lou Williams nailed the go-ahead three-pointer, scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and spoiled Kobe Bryant's record-setting night while leading the Philadelphia 76ers to 95-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
Monday's National Basketball Association Capsules
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:26:25 PST)
Lou Williams nailed the go-ahead 3-pointer, scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and spoiled Kobe Bryant's record-setting night while leading the Philadelphia 76ers to 95-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
Portland Trail Blazers Lose to Officials, Oklahoma City Thunder: A Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:54:00 PST)
The Portland Trail Blazers hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night (Feb. 6), hoping to win the second game between the two teams this season. Portland went down to Oklahoma on Jan. 3, and came away with a very nice 103-93 win.
Jamal Crawford to Start for Portland Trail Blazers, Raymond Felton Out: Fantasy Basketball Report (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:23:00 PST)
The Portland Trail Blazers have decided to start Jamal Crawford in the place of injured Raymond Felton Monday night (Feb. 6). According to ESPN, "Jamal Crawford will start in Felton's place. Given that Felton's injury seems to have worsened a bit since he initially...
Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge waiting for All-Star call
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:31:00 PST)
Snubbed last season, the Blazers forward has the credentials to make this year's game in Orlando.
Portland Trail Blazers Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Feb. 6 Game Preview: A Fan's Outlook (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:29:00 PST)
The Portland Trail Blazers get a huge test by hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night (Feb. 6). Maybe it's not so much of a test as it is to see if the Blazers are still the better team this year. The Blazers already went out on the road and took it to Oklahoma City on...
Nicolas Batum on Fire for Portland Trail Blazers: Fantasy Basketball Report (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:47:00 PST)
Nicolas Batum is starting to put up some pretty spectacular numbers for the Portland Trail Blazers. Many fantasy basketball owners have already started taking notice of his big game recently, but those who haven't may need to start watching Batum a little more closely.
Batum scores 33 points to help Blazers top Nuggets
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:56:05 PST)
Nicolas Batum woke up hoping his injured knee would allow him to play. As it happened, he set a Trail Blazers record with nine 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points to help Portland beat the Denver Nuggets 117-97 Saturday night. "When I came in tonight I was thinking, `Don't hurt my knee, don't be crazy tonight,"' said Batum, who sat out two games with a bruised bone.
NBA Capsules: Parker sets Spurs assist record
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:43:56 PST)
SAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker scored 42 points and broke the Spurs' franchise record for career assists, leading San Antonio to a 107-96 win over the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.
Portland Trail Blazers Shoot Down Denver Nuggets: A Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:14:00 PST)
The Portland Trail Blazers played spectacular basketball against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night (Feb. 4). Led by the hot shooting of Nicolas Batum and the fast-break offense of Gerald Wallace, the Blazers simply ran the Nuggets out of town .
Blazers F Aldridge gets comfortable with his role
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:15:27 PST)
LaMarcus Aldridge is direct: He really wants to be an All-Star and he feels he's played well enough to deserve it. But in the same breath, the Trail Blazers' forward says what's ultimately more important is his team's success as a whole. Aldridge's conflict -- striking the delicate balance between humility and bravado -- shows how he's matured since he arrived in Portland...
Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge Deserves a Spot on All-Star Team (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:02:00 PST)
NBA.com's Fran Blinebury has it right : Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge should be one of the reserve selections for the Western Conference All-Star team. Will the coaches agree when their picks are revealed on Thursday?
Portland Trail Blazers Vs. Denver Nuggets Feb. 4 Game Preview: A Fan's Outlook (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:01:00 PST)
It's time for the Portland Trail Blazers to prove what the team has going for it and there is no better opponent to do that against than the Denver Nuggets. Denver is one of the deepest teams in the league, seems pretty much guaranteed to make the Western Conference Playoffs...
Oden undergoes knee procedure
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:31 PST)
The Trail Blazers say center Greg Oden underwent an arthroscopic procedure Friday to "remove debris" from his right knee, his fourth surgery since Portland selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft. The often-injured 7-footer had microfracture surgery on the same knee before the start of his rookie season, forcing him to postpone his NBA debut for a year.
NBA Roundup: Cuban, Carlisle fined $110K
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:10:14 PST)
Their actions during and after Wednesday's game cost Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle some cash. Cuban and Carlisle were fined a combined total of $110,000, the NBA announced Friday. While the fines were a result of the men expressing their...
Trail Blazers: Oden to have another surgery
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:25:22 PST)
Greg Oden will have yet another surgery, this time an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Friday, the Portland Trail Blazers announced. It will be the fourth surgery since his NBA career started for the NBA's No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft.
Our West All-Star reserves, determined by entertainment value
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:15:40 PST)
The starters for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game in Orlando were announced Thursday night (West here, East here), with the usual group of superstars and even more super superstars. Now, we must decide the reserves for both the East and … Continue reading ?
Trail Blazers' Road Woes Continue with Loss to Kings in Sacramento (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:01:00 PST)
The Portland Trail Blazers' teeter-tottering season continues. Every time I think it's safe to start getting stoked about this team and its playoff chances this year, the Blazers let another one get away. On Thursday night, Portland gave up another game it really had no...
Thornton scores 20, Kings beat Blazers 95-92
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:06:45 PST)
John Salmons can't remember a worse shooting slump. He's hoping the 19 points he scored to help the Sacramento Kings to a rare win over Portland on Thursday night will help him forget it. Marcus Thornton scored 20 points the Kings, who snapped a five-game losing streak by beating Portland 95-92 Thursday night.
