The Portland Trail Blazers sailed through Game 1 of their series with the Denver Nuggets as if they were born to soar into the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. In Game 2 they came crashing to earth like Icarus with a bag full of bowling balls. If submissions to the Blazer’s Edge Mailbag are any guide, that dichotomy is causing concern, and no little bit of angst, among Blazers fans. Let’s tackle a couple of their questions today as we anticipate the start of Game 3.
Dave,
I was so hopeful after we won the first game and the exact opposite after the second game.