It was April 3, 2009, and the Oklahoma City Thunder were in the midst of their first season in a new home. The Thunder were also experiencing their first and only losing record (Post move from Seattle), with 20-year-olds Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant still green and developing.
Meanwhile, The Portland Trail Blazers were on their way to a fantastic 54-28 record, tied for their second best overall record of the new century. It was a glorious but short lived era for Rip City. Brandon Roy was playing at peak level, earning his lone All-NBA Second Team nod.