Iconic Matches
20 entries in the Portland Trail Blazers compendium.
The 1977 NBA Finals Game 2 vs Philadelphia 76ersWalton's dominance and Lucas' grit leveled the championship series in Philadelphia.The 1980 Western Conference Semifinals Game 7 vs Houston RocketsA playoff series from Portland's early years, with details lost to history.The 1992 NBA Draft Lottery for the #1 PickThe night the lottery reshaped Portland's destiny—though not with a top pick, and not with Dražen Petrović.The 1990 Western Conference Semifinals Game 7 vs Phoenix SunsThe 1990–91 Trail Blazers set a franchise record with 63 wins and reached the Western Conference Finals.The 2009 NBA Playoffs Game 6 vs Dallas MavericksThe Dallas Mavericks, often referred to as the Mavs, are an American professional basketball team based in…The 1977 Western Conference Finals Game 5 vs Seattle SuperSonicsThe Pacific Division rivalry peaked in a brutal 1978 playoff battle that ended Portland's title defense.The 1987 Western Conference Semifinals Game 7 vs Denver NuggetsBlazers survive a seven-game grind against Denver to advance toward the Lakers.The 1975 ABA Playoffs Game 7 vs Kentucky ColonelsClarifying the record on Portland's first championship season (1976-77) and league separation.The 1983 Western Conference Finals Game 5 vs San Antonio SpursRip CityDamian Lillard Houston Rockets Shot (2014)The shot that launched a legend.1977 NBA Championship Clinching VictoryThe night the Pacific Northwest roared as Bill Walton led Portland to its only NBA title.Terry Porter 1990 Finals Buzzer BeaterThe myth of Terry Porter's Game 5 buzzer-beater: a missed Drexler three and a Pistons 3-2 series lead.Damian Lillard Memphis Grizzlies Shot (2015)Damian Lillard: Trail Blazers legend, nine-time All-Star, and rapper.Damian Lillard 63 Points vs Rockets (2019)Damian Lillard's 60-point explosion against Brooklyn highlights the 2019–20 Trail Blazers season.1983 NBA Draft Selection of Clyde DrexlerThe second pick that brought the Glide to Rose City, igniting a new era of Blazers dominance.Clyde Drexler Trade to Houston (1995)Clyde the Glide brought a championship home to Houston.1976 Expansion Draft SelectionsThe 1976 Expansion Draft that reshaped Portland's roster ahead of their 1977 championship run.1985 Western Conference Finals vs LakersThe 1985 Western Conference First Round between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers was a…Maurice Lucas 1977 Finals HeroicsThe night Maurice Lucas brought the muscle to help stop Dr. J and save the Blazers' championship dream.2014 Playoffs vs Rockets SeriesRip City
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