Even though Banton was traded to Portland last season and missed the Celtics' championship run, he said he was pleased with how the situation worked out anyway
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Nets star Cam Thomas, sidelined much of the season with a left hamstring injury, was removed from Thursday's injury report, putting him on track to face the Trail Blazers at Barclays Center.
The Cleveland Cavaliers erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 133-129 in an NBA overtime thriller, boosting their league-best record with a 10th straight victory on Sunday
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SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions for the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics on Wednesday
The Trail Blazers trailed 61-56 at the half but outscored the 76ers by 22 points in the second half. Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, who was already dealing with a finger injury, left the game against Portland midway through the third quarter after appearing to hurt his back during a fall.
Shaedon Sharpe called his dunk over Justin Champagnie the best of his career, and it was part of his career night in the Blazers' win over the Wizards.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija‘s triple-double during Sunday’s overtime loss at Cleveland placed him in rare company alongside former NBA greats Magic Johnson and Wilt Chamberlain. Avdija scored 30 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists on 8-of-13 shooting to record his first triple-double during the team’s 133-129 overtime loss at Cleveland.