Nba Playoffs: Portland Trail Blazers Vs Los Angeles Lakers ?

The Month of March had been really great for the Portland Trail Blazers

. The Blazers have won 11 of 13 games and are climbing in the playoff race. Heading into the 2009-2010 season, there were great expectations and Championship inspiration. If you look past the right hamstring of Brandon Roy, Knee injury to Greg Oden and Joel Przybilla, the Portland Trail Blazers are where they would like to be. Especially, moving out of the eight spot will gurantee the Blazers will not have to play the Los Angeles Lakers. Even thou, The Lakers have a really tough time in the Pacific Northwest. I know a lot of people in Portland feel we've a excellent chance against the sunshine boys. Lets take a look at why Phil Jackson hate the Portland weather and the rain coats.

First, Ron Artest is known for playing excellent defense. Ron has the attitude that he can stop anyone he play against. But during the playoffs with Houston last year, Brandon Roy averaged over 27 ppg against Mr Defense. To illustrate this point, Ron commented that Brandon Roy was the best player he ever faced. And that include LeBron and Kobe. Artest's can play really tight defense, but Roy was a step stronger and quicker. The biggest key to Brandon success against Artest is his ability to fight screens and get aggressive. Also, Footwork is really important when playing against touch defense players like Artest. Portland would definitely have to get the ball in Roy hands to make Artest work harder. So, the advantage would be to the Blazers.

Secondly, The Portland Trail Blazer fans are the best in the NBA. This season is the 40th Anniversary of the Blazers, and Rip City is back ! There have been a season long tribute to past players and community leaders. The Blazer fans are ready to wear red, black and silver. The Rose Garden is the loudest and craziest place on earth. The Blazers have sold out for 3 straight seasons and ready to begin another 21 straight playoff run. In the past, Phil Jackson had made many comments about playing in Portland. Phil has a way of expressing his dislike for rain. "It's not like there are live lumberjacks running around with saws". But Phil would make you feel as thou Portland is a cloud that don't go away. No wonder Portland has won 9 of 10 games at the Rose Garden and counting. So, the Blazers fans give the Portland Trail Blazers the advantage.

Also, There is the Kobe Factor. The Portland Trail Blazers have no one that can guard him. Kobe will go down as one of the greatest basketball players ever. So, trying to slow kobe down is like trying to stop "Sara Palin'' from speaking. You know he is going to have something to say about winning in the Rose Garden. Kobe don't like loosing every time he depart Portland to Los Angeles. It's has been a roller coaster for Kobe every since he has been in the league playing against the Blazers. Except for the 16 point blow up back in "2000" in the fourth quarter. Maybe we will be talking about Portland having 4 championships. But that is hear say now. The advantage will be to the Lakers.

Last but not least, The rivalry between the Blazers and Lakers is one of the best in the NBA. It's like "Sunshine vs Rain". The current look of the Blazers have changed, and the fans are starting to come back. Around the city you will see black, red and silver. Young kids are starting to wear their favorite player uniform. The city of Portland is starting to believe and embrace the team with open arms. Hopefully, we can celebrate against the lakers or any other team we face in the playoffs. History will show that the Portand Trail Blazers are back, and Rip City is ready to explode. The Lakers will be a welcome sight at the Rose Garden. Our fans know how to get up for Kobe and Phil Jackson. There will be a final celebration in the Rose City some day soon. I guess Phil and Kobe will have something to say about that party. Maybe Phil we can buy you a "rain coat", and Kobe one less ring . If the Blazers play hard, and make little mistakes.. maybe a championship is a possibility.

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Dewayne N Penney

Basketball Fanatic

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