This is a 5* play on the Portland Trailblazers.

The Suns needed to win at home against Oklahoma City last night, or their playoff hopes would pretty much be finished. It looked like they had the game in complete control for most of the first half, but Russell Westbrook had other plans, and the Thunder rallied to win the game. I expect to see Phoenix suffer a serious let down here in the back end of a back to back in Portland. The Blazers own one of the best home records in the NBA, and they are coming off an outstanding offensive showing in a 120-114 win over the Nuggets. They shot better than 56% in that game, and Aldridge and Afflalo combined to score over 50 points. Phoenix has lost three straight, and PG Brandon Knight is sidelined once again after re-injuring his ankle against the Thunder in last night's loss. This should be an easy victory for a motivated Portland team over a defeated Suns club that knows it's going to miss the playoffs.

Take POR.


GL,

Jesse Schule