Pistons won three straight in Portland that year, including an 8-0 run in the last two minutes of game 5 to clinch the series. Portland was another team that could score in bunches, but suffered down the stretch when defense got tight.
Blazers are playing better this year, at least per the results I am seeing. Just watch the last 5 minutes of every game if you want to assess their playoff chances. If they have a clear gameplan and execute, they can go far.
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