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Portland Trailblazers journey to another NBA championship

While on the roof of the world is an incredible feat, you can return to be difficult. For example, from the Portland Trail Blazers won the NBA Finals in 1977, which failed to win their second championship in basketball. Since 1977, the Pioneers returned to the playoffs 25 times, played in five conference finals, and have advanced to two NBA Finals.

When the pioneers began their journey to the NBA Finals? They were one of three expansion teams added that the NBA during the 1970-1971 season. The franchise has chosen the name in the name of "team" contest, in which about 10,000 people filed inscriptions. "Pioneers" honors the explorers who traveled the road to Oregon during the 1800s. Here are some interesting facts about the state Oregon:

• The official colors of the State of Oregon are blue and gold
• Oregon (and New Jersey) are the only two U.S. states without self-service gas stations
• Oregon is the state of U.S. only with a hazel nut official State ()
• Oregon lake deeper USA (Crater Lake)
• Oregon State is the anniversary of Valentine's Day (February 14).

During his first season in the NBA Pioneers have reached a record of 29-53.

In the 1976-1977 season, the Pioneers have added key ingredients of his team, including center Bill Walton. They had hot and cold streaks during the regular season, finishing with a 49-33 record. In the playoffs, Portland violate Chicago Bulls (3-0), crack Nuggets Denver (4-2), and drown the Lakers (4-0). The Pioneers face the Philadelphia 76ers and powerful, "Dr. J." in the NBA Finals. After behind in the series (0-2), the Pioneers won four consecutive games in the series. (4-2)

Pioneering the first opportunity "to win a second title NBA was in 1990. Clyde Drexler led Portland with a strong track record in the regular season 59-23. They closed the Dallas Mavericks (3-0) outscored the Spurs in San Antonio (4-3), and then survived the Phoenix Suns (4-3). However, the Pioneers lost the NBA Finals to the Detroit Pistons, the defending champion (4-1).

Two years later, the Pioneers fired a championship ring. This time, he won another solid regular season record: 57-25. In the playoffs, the Pioneers dominated the Lakers (3-1) trampled the Phoenix Suns (4-1), and eliminated the Utah Jazz (4-2). However, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls would defeat the pioneers in the final (4-2).

Throughout its history, the Portland Trailblazers retired jersey numbers of seven players:

Clyde Drexler — # 22 (Hold): 1983-1995
Maurice Lucas – # 20 (front): 1976-1980, 1987-1988
Lloyd Neal – # 36 (front): 1972-1979
Geoff Petrie – # 45 (front): 1970-1976
Larry Steele – # 15 (Hold): 1971-1980
Dave Twardzik – # 13 (Hold): 1976-1980
Bill Walton – # 32 (center): 1974-1979

Replay success can also be difficult to perform for the first time. For example, the Portland Trailblazers trying to earn his second victory of the NBA. Use Portland Trailblazers goods to support them along the road to another NBA championship!

About the Author

Rick Grantham is an avid sports fan. Most of Rick’s articles focus on
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