PORTLAND — Front office executives, journalists and credentialed guests all huddled in front of the big screen televisions inside the dining and media areas at the Moda Center on Wednesday.
As the final hours of the 2017-18 regular season ticked, there was so much uncertainty surrounding the first round Western Conference playoff matchups that the live games were being watched in suspense on the screens.
Then finally, ahead of the Utah Jazz versus Portland Trail Blazers regular season finale, the announcer told the crowd “Denver is officially eliminated” as the Minnesota Timberwolves grabbed hold of the eight spot.