Post by SurferGirl on Apr 17, 2015 17:30:52 GMT -8
April 17 - It's playoff time for the Trail Blazers, and that means there is no shortage of Portland-based media reports as the team prepares to head into its first round series against the Memphis Grizzlies. The following is a sampling of some of the articles you may find. It's not a complete list, but certainly is something which can get you started.
First up, OregonLive's Bruce Ely capsilizes the regular season through the eyes of the photographer'e lens:
A look back at the Trail Blazers 2014-15 regular season in pictures
CSNNW's Jabari Young discusses CJ McCollum's mindset heading into the playoffs:
In these playoffs, McCollum plans to keep things simple
The Columbian's Erik Gunderson also has a report on CJ McCollum just hours away from game one:
Breakout Blazer: McCollum has stepped up
CSNNW's Dwight Jaynes analyzes the differences between the regular season and the playoffs, how teams prepare for each, and how teams prepare for a series of up to seven games against one opponent:
Yes, the playoffs ARE different from the regular season
CSNNW's Jabari Young with some comments from LaMarcus Aldridge about the Blazers playing best when no one gives them a chance:
Aldridge: Blazers play better when disrespected, underdogs
OregonLive's Geoffrey C. Arnold goes into glass half empty mode with a list of reasons why the Grizzlies will win the series:
10 reasons why the Grizzlies will defeat the Blazers
OregonLive's Joe Freeman suggests that the Blazers might see Allen Crabbe in the starting lineup for the playoffs:
Trail Blazers' playoff lineup could feature surprise starter: Allen Crabbe
OregonLive's Mike Richman summarizes the season series between the Blazers and Grizzlies:
Trail Blazers-Grizzlies: Looking back at 4 regular season games
CSNNW's Jamie Hudson relays some quotes of some of the Memphis media has to say heading into the series:
What are the Grizzlies saying about the Blazers?
CSNNW's's Brianna Amaranthus has summaries of the Grizzlies starting five:
Get to know the Grizzlies starting five
OregonLive's Mike Tokito reflects back to when LaMarcus Aldridge and Zach Randolph were teammates:
Blazers-Grizzlies: A look back at LaMarcus Aldridge, Zach Randolph as teammates
CSNNW's Jabari Young examines what role forward/center Meyers Leonard might have in stretching the Grizzlies' offense, specifically pulling Zach Randolph out from the key, during the series:
Can Meyers Leonard play a key role vs. Grizzlies?
From OregonLive's Sean Meagher, this video of Terry Stotts features the coach talking about the matchups:
Terry Stotts says Trail Blazers 'match up well' with Grizzlies
Portland Tribune's Kerry Eggers' asks if the team can find its mojo in time for the start of the series:
Can Blazers pull out of slump?
CSNNW's Jabari Young reports on the playoffs being a fresh start of the season:
With regular season over, Blazers begin with a clean slate
OregonLive's Mike Richman discusses the differences in the Blazers and Grizzlies benches:
Trail Blazers-Grizzlies matchups: Reserves illustrate contrast of styles
This report from NBC Sports gives the Blazers the 10th best chance of all playoff teams winning the championship, and says the Cleveland Cavaliers have the best odds:
Cavs favorites to win title, Blazers 50-1 odds
Even with a huge playoff series looming, we can't help thinking about this summer's player movement (or lack there of if the case may be). OregonLive's John Canzano talks about the past and the job ahead for vice president of basketball operations Neil Olshey:
Canzano: Trail Blazers future in hands of the 'biggest outsider' Neil Olshey
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First up, OregonLive's Bruce Ely capsilizes the regular season through the eyes of the photographer'e lens:
A look back at the Trail Blazers 2014-15 regular season in pictures
CSNNW's Jabari Young discusses CJ McCollum's mindset heading into the playoffs:
In these playoffs, McCollum plans to keep things simple
The Columbian's Erik Gunderson also has a report on CJ McCollum just hours away from game one:
Breakout Blazer: McCollum has stepped up
CSNNW's Dwight Jaynes analyzes the differences between the regular season and the playoffs, how teams prepare for each, and how teams prepare for a series of up to seven games against one opponent:
Yes, the playoffs ARE different from the regular season
CSNNW's Jabari Young with some comments from LaMarcus Aldridge about the Blazers playing best when no one gives them a chance:
Aldridge: Blazers play better when disrespected, underdogs
OregonLive's Geoffrey C. Arnold goes into glass half empty mode with a list of reasons why the Grizzlies will win the series:
10 reasons why the Grizzlies will defeat the Blazers
OregonLive's Joe Freeman suggests that the Blazers might see Allen Crabbe in the starting lineup for the playoffs:
Trail Blazers' playoff lineup could feature surprise starter: Allen Crabbe
OregonLive's Mike Richman summarizes the season series between the Blazers and Grizzlies:
Trail Blazers-Grizzlies: Looking back at 4 regular season games
CSNNW's Jamie Hudson relays some quotes of some of the Memphis media has to say heading into the series:
What are the Grizzlies saying about the Blazers?
CSNNW's's Brianna Amaranthus has summaries of the Grizzlies starting five:
Get to know the Grizzlies starting five
OregonLive's Mike Tokito reflects back to when LaMarcus Aldridge and Zach Randolph were teammates:
Blazers-Grizzlies: A look back at LaMarcus Aldridge, Zach Randolph as teammates
CSNNW's Jabari Young examines what role forward/center Meyers Leonard might have in stretching the Grizzlies' offense, specifically pulling Zach Randolph out from the key, during the series:
Can Meyers Leonard play a key role vs. Grizzlies?
From OregonLive's Sean Meagher, this video of Terry Stotts features the coach talking about the matchups:
Terry Stotts says Trail Blazers 'match up well' with Grizzlies
Portland Tribune's Kerry Eggers' asks if the team can find its mojo in time for the start of the series:
Can Blazers pull out of slump?
CSNNW's Jabari Young reports on the playoffs being a fresh start of the season:
With regular season over, Blazers begin with a clean slate
OregonLive's Mike Richman discusses the differences in the Blazers and Grizzlies benches:
Trail Blazers-Grizzlies matchups: Reserves illustrate contrast of styles
This report from NBC Sports gives the Blazers the 10th best chance of all playoff teams winning the championship, and says the Cleveland Cavaliers have the best odds:
Cavs favorites to win title, Blazers 50-1 odds
Even with a huge playoff series looming, we can't help thinking about this summer's player movement (or lack there of if the case may be). OregonLive's John Canzano talks about the past and the job ahead for vice president of basketball operations Neil Olshey:
Canzano: Trail Blazers future in hands of the 'biggest outsider' Neil Olshey
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