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Stories by Erik Gundersen

Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Blazers notebook: Ghost of springs past help Batum, Blazers focus

April 25, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Nicolas Batum and LaMarcus Aldridge both remember the 2010 playoffs all too well. Read story

Kevin West dunks the ball at the Volcanoes last game of their season on Sunday, June 30, where they beat the Japan Nippon Tornadoes.

Volcanoes set to open season with championship in sights

Kevin West dunks the ball at the Volcanoes last game of their season on Sunday, June 30, where they beat the Japan Nippon Tornadoes.

April 24, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Volcanoes are getting back to work in preparation for their season-opener on Saturday at Clark College. Read story

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) put sup a shot against Portland Trail Blazers' Thomas Robinson (41) during the first half in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

Blazers’ defensive effort causing Rockets trouble

Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) put sup a shot against Portland Trail Blazers' Thomas Robinson (41) during the first half in Game 2 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

April 24, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge has been nothing short of legendary, but something of importance that's been equally as valuable to the Blazers' first two wins has been the play of the defense. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard reacts after making a three-pointer against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 1, 2014. The Trail Blazers won 124-112.

Lillard in the Limelight

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard reacts after making a three-pointer against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 1, 2014. The Trail Blazers won 124-112.

April 19, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Damian Lillard had formed a new post-game routine in the week before the Portland Trail Blazers clinched their playoff birth. Read story

Mo Williams' ability to inject pace into the Blazers' game and his ability create easy shots for himself and his teammates could prove pivotal off the bench for the Blazers in their series against the Rockets.

Energy off bench suits Blazers’ Williams

Mo Williams' ability to inject pace into the Blazers' game and his ability create easy shots for himself and his teammates could prove pivotal off the bench for the Blazers in their series against the Rockets.

April 19, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

The Trail Blazers X-factor has always been, and will likely continue to be, back-up point guard Mo Williams. Read story

Matchups: Blazers vs. Rockets

April 19, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Matchups for the Blazers-Rockets playoff series Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Nicolas Batum (88) falls on Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley (2) while chasing a loose ball during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 9, 2014, in Houston. The Rockets won in overtime 118-113. (AP Photo/David J.

Get ready for Blazers-Rockets playoff game with live chat

Portland Trail Blazers' Nicolas Batum (88) falls on Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley (2) while chasing a loose ball during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 9, 2014, in Houston. The Rockets won in overtime 118-113. (AP Photo/David J.

April 19, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Blazers reporter Erik Gundersen will chat with fans in advance of the tip-off of Sunday's Game 1 between the Blazers and Rockets. Read story

Houston's Chandler Parsons (25) drives to the basket past Portland's Nicolas Batum (88) during a game played in January in Houston.

Blazers in transition for Houston

Houston's Chandler Parsons (25) drives to the basket past Portland's Nicolas Batum (88) during a game played in January in Houston.

April 18, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Tactically, the Blazers haven't been shy to address their focus for this series. "Transition, transition, transition, transition," in the words of Mo Williams. Read story

Portland's Dorell Wright, left, drives to the hoop past Glen Davis.

Blazers finish regular season strong with 54th win

Portland's Dorell Wright, left, drives to the hoop past Glen Davis.

April 16, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Behind 23 points and 10 rebounds from Will Barton as well as 15 points and nine rebounds from Lopez in 14 minutes, the Blazers defeated the Clippers 110-104 at the Moda Center. Read story

Blazers notebook: Blazers join Williams’ lead

April 16, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Fans who follow Blazers guard Mo Williams on Instagram, they know he's very serious about the way he dresses from his tailored suits to the designs on his socks. Read story