As deflating as the Atlanta defeat was, the season must go on for the Portland Trail Blazers. As low as spirits were after getting blown-out by the Hawks, the playoff race is still alive, and the Blazers must capitalize tonight in Orlando.
The Magic currently sit in 7th position in the East, a way behind the top 6 teams, but looking comfortable in their bid to hold onto a playoff spot. Following his dunk contest dramatics, Aaron Gordon has come out of the All-Star break firing on all cylinders, averaging a near triple double, with 18.