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Stories by Erik Gundersen

Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shoots as Portland Trail Blazers' Robin Lopez (42) and Wesley Matthews (2) defend in the first quarter of Game 3 on Saturday.

Spurs in control with another blowout of Blazers

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shoots as Portland Trail Blazers' Robin Lopez (42) and Wesley Matthews (2) defend in the first quarter of Game 3 on Saturday.

May 10, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Tony Parker scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs pulled into a commanding 3-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series against Portland with a 118-103 victory on Saturday. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Mo Williams (25), left, likely will be sidelined by a groin injury in Game 3 against the Spurs.

Blazers likely to be without Williams for Game 3

Portland Trail Blazers' Mo Williams (25), left, likely will be sidelined by a groin injury in Game 3 against the Spurs.

May 9, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers already trail the San Antonio Spurs 2-0 in the Western Conference semifinals. Friday, they were dealt another blow. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Wesley Matthews (2) celebrates a 3-point shot by Nicolas Batum (88) against Houston Rockets' during the second half of game four of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series game in Portland, Ore., Sunday April 27, 2014. The Trail Blazers beat the Rockets 123-120 in overtime.

Matthews, Batum make the connection

Portland Trail Blazers' Wesley Matthews (2) celebrates a 3-point shot by Nicolas Batum (88) against Houston Rockets' during the second half of game four of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series game in Portland, Ore., Sunday April 27, 2014. The Trail Blazers beat the Rockets 123-120 in overtime.

May 5, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Nicolas Batum and Wesley Matthews, along with Robin Lopez when it comes to big men, are the ones who guard the big names. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' gather together prior to the start against the Houston Rockets' in game six.

Blazers take time to relax, get Spurs for next round

Portland Trail Blazers' gather together prior to the start against the Houston Rockets' in game six.

May 4, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

These Portland Trail Blazers don't have to be the well-aged San Antonio Spurs, their opponent in the next round of the NBA playoffs, to appreciate the value of extra rest. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) shoots his winning shot against the Houston Rockets during the last .9 of a second of game six of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series game in Portland, Ore., Friday May 2, 2014. The Trail Blazers won the series in a 99-98 win.

Lillard’s buzzer-beater sends Blazers over Rockets

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) shoots his winning shot against the Houston Rockets during the last .9 of a second of game six of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series game in Portland, Ore., Friday May 2, 2014. The Trail Blazers won the series in a 99-98 win.

May 2, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Damian Lillard hit the game-winning shot as time expired to give Portland a 99-98 win in Game 6 and their first season past the first round of the playoffs in 14 years on Friday night. Read story

On the flight back from Houston, Blazers coach Terry Stotts watched a bit of Game 6 of the 1977 NBA Finals.

Blazers not looking back, set for Game 6 against Rockets

On the flight back from Houston, Blazers coach Terry Stotts watched a bit of Game 6 of the 1977 NBA Finals.

May 1, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

TUALATIN, Ore. -- As Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts had a press conference, his players were given the day off on the hottest day of the year so far. Read story

Lionel Hollins (14) relays instructions to teammates from coach Jack Ramsay during the Blazers' championship playoff run in 1977.

Current Blazers provide memories of Dr. Jack

Lionel Hollins (14) relays instructions to teammates from coach Jack Ramsay during the Blazers' championship playoff run in 1977.

April 28, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

While the Portland Trail Blazers took Monday as an opportunity to rest before heading to Houston for Game 5 of the first round Western Conference playoff series, there was a more somber matter at hand. Read story

Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard (12) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers' Robin Lopez (42) during the first half of Game 4 Sunday.

Blazers rally for another OT win over Rockets

Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard (12) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers' Robin Lopez (42) during the first half of Game 4 Sunday.

April 27, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Portland won Game 4 123-120 after the Rockets held them at bay for much of the game with a late rally in the fourth quarter and overtime. Read story

Houston guard James Harden puts up a 3-point shot over Portland's Mo Williams (25) as Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts watches at right during the second half of Game 3 on Friday. Harden scored 37 points as the Rockets won in overtime 121-116.

Pressure-packed series now between Blazers, Rockets

Houston guard James Harden puts up a 3-point shot over Portland's Mo Williams (25) as Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts watches at right during the second half of Game 3 on Friday. Harden scored 37 points as the Rockets won in overtime 121-116.

April 26, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

"The pressure is on us?" responded Wesley Matthews when asked about his response to James Harden's comments. "We were predicted to lose this series. Ain't no pressure on us." Read story

Houston Rockets center Omer Asik, left, and Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez jockey for position on a free throw during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Portland, Ore., Friday, April 25, 2014.

Late 3-pointer helps send Houston to win over Blazers

Houston Rockets center Omer Asik, left, and Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez jockey for position on a free throw during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Portland, Ore., Friday, April 25, 2014.

April 25, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

The unheralded Troy Daniels hit the go-ahead 3-pointer in the closing seconds of overtime, sending the Houston Rockets to a 121-116 win over the Trail Blazers in Game 3 of the first round NBA playoff game. Read story