Great Rivalries
16 entries in the Portland Trail Blazers compendium.
Blazers vs KingsA Pacific Northwest clash of grit, glory, and divisional rivalry during the NBA's modern era.Blazers vs WarriorsThe 1999–2000 Trail Blazers reached the Western Conference Finals before falling to the Lakers in seven games.Blazers vs ClippersA Pacific Division clash of Northwest grit against Southern California flair.Blazers vs NuggetsThe 1999–2000 Trail Blazers: A 59-win season, a deep playoff run, and a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the…Blazers vs RocketsThe 1999–2000 Trail Blazers: a 59-win season, a deep playoff run, and a Game 7 collapse that still haunts.Blazers vs JazzThe 2009–10 Portland Trail Blazers season was the 40th season of the franchise in the National Basketball…Blazers vs MavericksRip CityBlazers vs TimberwolvesThe 1999–2000 Trail Blazers, led by new additions Pippen, Smith, and Schrempf, finished 59–23 and advanced to…Warriors vs Blazers (Pacific Rivalry)West Coast neighbors clash on hardwood for Pacific supremacy.Clippers vs Blazers (Historic Feud)The only NBA team in the Pacific Northwest, with three Finals appearances and a championship in 1977.Lakers vs Blazers (70s Dynasty)Rip City's finest: Trail Blazers history and legacy.Spurs vs Blazers (2014 Playoffs)Spurs vs Blazers (2014 Playoffs) – A series where Portland's first playoff series win in 14 years ended with…Pistons vs Blazers (Bad Boys Era)Grit meets grace as the Bad Boys dismantle the Blazers' dream in a brutal 1990 showdown.Bulls vs Blazers (Jordan Matchups)Rip City: Home of the 1977 NBA Champions.Timberwolves vs Blazers (Garnett Feud)A rivalry that never was, as history records no Garnett feud with Portland.Mavericks vs Blazers (Dirk Nowitzki Rivalry)A singular playoff clash defined by Dirk's resilience and a turning point for Portland.
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