Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers was founded in 1970. Initially, they played as Blazers, but then they changed their name from Blazers to Portland Blazers. The team plays its home games at Moda Center, its home arena. It has the longest streak in the history of American sports.
History
Portland Trail Blazers were established in 1970. The team has won the NBA Finals three times and won the championship also. Other NBA Finals appearances were from 1990-1992. The team has qualified for 37 seasons in the playoffs, tied for the second-longest streak in NBA history. The Portland Trail Blazers' 37 playoff appearances rank fourth in the NBA.
Season-by-Season Record
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Season |
GP |
W |
L |
W–L% |
Finish |
Playoffs |
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73 |
35 |
39 |
.473 |
4th, Northwest |
Lost in First Round, 1–4 (Lakers) |
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72 |
42 |
30 |
.583 |
3rd, Northwest |
Lost in First Round, 2–4 (Nuggets) |
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82 |
27 |
55 |
.329 |
4th, Northwest |
Did not qualify |
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82 |
33 |
49 |
.402 |
5th, Northwest |
Did not qualify |
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82 |
21 |
61 |
.256 |
5th, Northwest |
Did not qualify |
Top-Players
Bill Walton
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Playoff Performance |
Notable Scores |
Major Teams |
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· Averaged 18.5 points, 19.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.0 steals, and 3.7 blocks per game |
· 20 points and 23 rebounds against the 76ers, clinching the championship |
Portland Trail Blazers |
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· In the clinching Game 6, Walton scored 20 points and grabbed 23 rebounds, earning the Finals MVP award |
· Contributed 8 points and 6 rebounds in the decisive games against the Rockets |
Boston Celtics |
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· Averaged 6.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 2.0 blocks in the playoffs |
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· Averaged 8.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 2.2 blocks in the series |
Clyde Drexler
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Playoff Performance |
Notable Scores |
Major Teams |
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· Performance: Averaged 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in the series. |
· Scored 33 points against the Detroit Pistons, showcasing his scoring ability. |
Portland Trail Blazers |
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· Scored 33 points in Game 2, contributing to the Blazers' only win in the series |
· Scored 32 points against the Chicago Bulls, leading the Blazers in a competitive series. |
Houston Rockets |
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· Scored 32 points in Game 3, leading all scorers |
· Scored 41 points against the Utah Jazz |
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· 24.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game |
· Scored 25 points against the Orlando Magic, contributing to the Rockets' championship win. |
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· Averaged 20.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in the series |
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· Scored 25 points in Game 4, helping the Rockets secure a sweep |
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· Averaged 18.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in the series |
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· Scored 41 points in a crucial Game 4 against the Jazz |
Damian Lillard
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Playoff Performance |
Notable Scores |
Major Teams |
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· Scored 31 points in his playoff debut, leading the Blazers to a thrilling overtime victory in Game 1 |
· Scored 31 points against the Houston Rockets, marking a strong playoff debut. |
Portland Trail Blazers |
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· Scored a playoff career-high 50 points in Game 5, including a 37-foot buzzer-beater to eliminate the Thunder |
· Scored 50 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder |
Milwaukee Bucks |
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· Averaged 24.7 points per game, but the Blazers were swept in the series |
· Scored 35 points in the first half against the Indiana Pacers |
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· Scored a franchise record 35 points in the first half of Game 1, leading the Bucks to a victory |
· Scored 32 points against the Denver Nuggets |
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Community Management
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