The Portland Trail Blazers knocked off the Toronto Raptors 118-113 on Monday night, taking their record to 7-8, 6-1 at the Moda Center. The victory wasn’t easy. Both teams made runs and rallies, keeping the outcome in doubt down to the final minute. But the Blazers had the extra play, the extra shot, and just enough extra “Oomph!” to secure the scoreboard when the clock expired.
If you missed the action, you can find our quarter-by-quarter recap here. Below are a few other things you need to know about the game.
Big Men Are Big
Win or lose, most of the focus this season has been on Portland’s substantial (perhaps bloated) guard corps.