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Stretch Drive

7:55 PM Sun, Mar 22, 2009 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

 

I was sitting behind the Illinois bench on Thursday watching Illinois and Western Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament.   I've been around the country covering the NCAA's over the years....and it's great so see it here in Portland.   

However, while watching the game...it made me think about all the great NBA playoff games I've seen over the years.   The NBA playoffs are ...



Update on Fernandez and Batum

2:33 PM Thu, Mar 12, 2009 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

Blazers Forward Nicolas Batum is listed as probable for tomorrow night's game wth New Jersey and Rudy Fernandez is listed as questionable.  Batum strained his right shoulder last night when he tangled with Dirk Nowitzki during the Blazers loss against Dallas.   Batum told me after the game he thought he would get an MRI today, but apparently he didn't get one.

Rudy was injured during the win over...



Rudy out for Dallas

2:24 PM Wed, Mar 11, 2009 |
Joe Becker

By Joe Becker

 

Blazers Guard Rudy Fernandez will not play tonight against Dallas after getting fouled hard against the Lakers.   Fernandez is scheduledl to be at the Rose Garden tonight.

Fernandez has a bruised chest and a right hip pointer.   The Blazers are riding a 12 game win streak and are in second place in the Northwest Division with a 40-23 Record.  The Blazers are a half game be...