TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 • ISSUE 4.3
TRAIL BLAZERS VS KNICKS
MODA CENTER • PORTLAND, OREGON
TRAIL BLAZERS GAME PROGRAM • WELCOME
WELCOME TO
RIP CITY TONIGHT'S QUOTE: “When I see these guys, I’m just rubbing my hands together like ‘good, I am glad they’re on my side and we’re all on the same team.’ I never told Dame he was the hardest person for me to guard on pick-and-rolls in the NBA, so I am just glad he’s on my team.” —HASSAN WHITESIDE ON HIS TEAMMATES
UPCOMING HOME GAMES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 • GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 · ORLANDO MAGIC SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 • MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES Guests are encouraged to text Guest Services with questions or to report issues. Text the word MODA followed by your question to 69050 during all events at either Moda Center or Veterans Memorial Coliseum for assistance. Please be sure to include your question or a brief description of the issue along with your location. Standard text message rates apply.
For tickets, call 844.RIP.CITY or visit trailblazers.com
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Jusuf
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Zach
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LABISSIÈRE
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COLLINS
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Hassan
Anthony
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Mario
GUARD-FORWARD
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BAZEMORE
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COMMITTED TO MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE, WITH A SMALL FOOTPRINT.
Moda Center is the first existing arena to receive LEED O+M (v4.1) Platinum Certification, a major milestone in the greening of sports. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification identifies and rewards best practices for a building's energy, water, waste, transportation and human experience.
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Sustainability is and always will be a crucial part of our culture. We would not have gotten here without our dedicated guests, staff and our partners.
- Chris McGowan, President and CEO of the Portland Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter
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MY FIRST TRAIL BLAZERS
GAME
If this is your first Trail Blazers game at the Moda Center, please visit our My First Game booths on the 100 level (ENTRY A7), 300 level (ENTRY C33) and Kid City (ENTRY C14) before the end of the 3rd Quarter to receive your “MY 1ST GAME” Button and OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE. Welcome to the game! REMEMBER TO USE HASHTAG #1STBLAZERSGAME WHEN POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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Club Level
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COUNTRY FINANCIAL MY FIRST GAME PROGRAM
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100 Level • A7 300 Level • C14, C33
100 Level • A11 300 Level • C11
WELLS FARGO ATMS
KID CITY
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100 Level • A7, A21 200 Level • B19 300 Level • C33
300 Level • C11-C15
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100 Level • A22 300 Level • C14
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ARENA BOX OFFICE
100 Level • A25 300 Level • C33
100 Level • A7, A25
100 Level • A6, A15, A19, A24 200 Level • B19 300 Level • C15, C28
GUEST SERVICES
100 Level • A7
For more information visit, trailblazers.com/moda-center-amenities
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Entries
AMENITIES Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream
A2 • Schonely’s 10 Barrel Taproom Appetizers, Entrees, Sandwiches, Desserts, Spirits, Variety of Beer
CLUB LEVEL
A1, A17 • Dippin’ Dots
B1 • Pendleton Midnight Lounge Variety of Craft Beer & Spirits
B2 • 1927 S’more’s Handmade S’more’s
A2, A14 • Crafter’s
B3 • Ruby Jewel
Burgers, Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Strips, Fries
Custom Ice Cream Sandwiches
A4 • Bap & Noodle A4, A9, A19, A22 • Red Hot & Rollin´
B3 • Hotstone
Zenner’s Hot Dogs, Nachos, Candy, Ice Cream
B9 • Cha Cha Cha
A5, A19 • Killer Burger
Nachos, Burritos, Tacos, Quesadilla
Specialty Burgers
B11 • Hop Valley Bar
A9, A23 • BSB A9 • Plum Tasty
Variety of Craft Beer
Brick Style Pizza, Pasta
B13 • Junction 5 Grill
Fresh, Local and Organic Bowls, Salads, Wraps, Snacks, Beverages
Burgers, Brews, Flatbreads
A10 • Daddy D’s Southern BBQ
B19 • The Speck
Loaded BBQ Nachos
Housemade Pretzels, Local Sausage, Hot Dogs and BBQ Nachos
A10 • Coor’s Draft A10 • White Claw A11 • Kama’aina
B20 • Whole Sum
Fish & Chips, Poke Bowls
A12 • Tamale Boy A12 • Local Cork presented by Adelsheim Premium Wine with Select Beers
A13 • Widmer Fan Haus Variety of Craft Beer & Spirits
A15, A26 • Sizzle Pie Pizza by the Slice
A17 • Corona Beach House Margaritas, Beer, Chips & Guac
A19 • Ruby Jewel Custom Ice Cream Sandwiches
A20 • BSB Lounge A22 • Cha Cha Cha Burritos, Rice Bowls
A22 • Salt & Straw Specialty Ice Cream
A23 • Hen Pen Chicken Tenders, Fries, Chicken & Waffles
Fresh, Local and Organic Bowls, Salads, Wraps, Snacks, Beverages
FRED MEYER 300 LEVEL
100 LEVEL
AMENITIES
C2, C12 • Crafters Deluxe Burgers, Chicken Strips, Fries, Chicken Sandwich
C3 • Low Bar C5 • Salt & Straw Specialty Ice Cream
C7 • Avid Cider C8 • Sizzle Pie Pizza by the Slice
C8 • Widmer Brothers Brewery C13 • Crafters Yeti's Kid’s Fare
C16 • Meat Ballin’ Housemade Meatball Sandwiches
C18 • Coor’s Rocky Top Tavern Variety of Domestic & Craft Beer
C19, C27 • Red Hot & Rollin’ Zenner’s Hot Dogs, Nachos, Candy, Ice Cream
C20 • Hop Valley C21 • Crispin C21 • White Claw C22 • Distillery C23 • PDX Flattop Authentic Cheesesteaks
C24 • Widmer Brothers Brewery C30 • Dipping Dots & Lemonade C31 • Cha Cha Cha Express Loaded Nachos
C32 • Knot Spot C32 • The Pines crafted by Jack Daniels Variety of Craft Beer & Spirits
C32 • Daddy D’s Southern BBQ Loaded BBQ Nachos
C33 • Buzzsaw Coffee
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CHEERS TO 50 YEARS!
CELEBRATE THE TRAIL BLAZERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH OUR COMMEMORATIVE WINES AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT ADELSHEIM.COM OR ENJOY A GLASS TONIGHT AT LOCAL CORK LOCATED AT A12 ON 100 LEVEL
TICKET HOLDERS THE 50TH WINE WILL BE SERVED IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: SUITES - BOTTLE ONLY | COURTSIDE CLUB - BOTTLE ONLY | ORO FINO - BY THE GLASS | LOCAL CORK - BY THE GLASS
EXCLUSIVELY AT
ALL NET PROCEEDS FROM THE RECORD WILL GO TO THE TRAIL BLAZERS FOUNDATION FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE
Blazers Greatest hits 50th collection
LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTORS VINYL ALBUM FEATURING SEVEN UNIQUE TRAIL BLAZERS SONGS
proud partner since
1982
Thank you,
$15* DESIGNED BY LOCAL ARTISTS
Tonight’s Artist: Brad Franco All net proceeds benefit the Trail Blazers Foundation and support our community *Available exclusively at Rip City Clothing Co. entry A6 location while supplies last
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YOUR LIGHTSABER BE? ANFERNEE
RODNEY
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ROYAL BLUE
ZACH
NASSIR
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CANDY BLUE
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MARIO
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GREEN
HASSAN
DAMIAN
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NEON GREEN
ANTHONY
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BLACK
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KENT
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JAYLEN
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RED & BLUE
SIMONS COLLINS MCCOLLUM WHITESIDE TOLLIVER NURKIĆ HOARD
HOOD LITTLE HEZONJA LILLARD BROWN BAZEMORE TRENT JR.
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PORTLAND
TRAIL BLAZERS
WESTERN CONFERENCE, NORTHWEST DIVISION
TRAIL BLAZERS GAME PROGRAM • GAME NIGHT PREVIEW
NEW YORK
KNICKS EASTERN CONFERENCE, ATLANTIC DIVISION
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RODNEY HOOD
HEAD
Was selected 23rd overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2014 NBA draft Played college basketball for the Duke University Blue Devils for one season where he was awarded secondteam All-ACC honors Signed a two-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers through the 2020-21 season
STATS
SEASON • CAREER THROUGH DEC 5
11.5 3.5 1.6 0.8 0.2 50.9 49.3 77.8 22
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MARCUS MORRIS SR. Was selected 14th overall by the Houston rockets in the 2011 NBA draft Played college basketball for the University of Kansas Jayhawks where he was awarded Big 12 Player of the Year in 2011
STATS
Is the identical twin brother of Detroit Pistons player Markieff Morris
SEASON • CAREER THROUGH DEC 5
12.5 3.5 1.6 0.8 0.2 42.6 37.2 83.9
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PORTLAND
TRAIL BLAZERS WESTERN CONFERENCE NORTHWEST DIVISION
NO. NAME 00 Carmelo ANTHONY 0 Damian LILLARD 1 Anfernee SIMONS 2 Gary TRENT JR. 3 CJ MCCOLLUM 4 Moses BROWN* 5 Rodney HOOD 6 Jaylen HOARD* 9 Nassir LITTLE 17 Skal LABISSIÈRE 21 Hassan WHITESIDE 24 Kent BAZEMORE 27 Jusuf NURKIĆ 33 Zach COLLINS 43 Anthony TOLLIVER 44 Mario HEZONJA
POS HT WT DOB PRIOR TO NBA / COUNTRY F 6-8 240 05/29/1984 Syracuse/USA G 6-2 195 07/15/1990 Weber State/USA G 6-3 181 06/08/1999 Edgewater HS/USA G 6-5 209 01/18/1999 Duke/USA G 6-3 190 09/19/1991 Lehigh/USA C 7-2 245 10/13/1999 UCLA/USA G/F 6-8 208 10/20/1992 Duke/USA F 6-8 216 03/30/1999 Wake Forest/France F 6-5 220 02/11/2000 North Carolina/USA F/C 6-10 235 03/18/1996 Kentucky/Haiti C 7-0 265 06/13/1989 Marshall/USA G/F 6-4 195 07/01/1989 Old Dominion/USA C 7-0 290 08/23/1994 Cedevita Zagreb/Bosnia F/C 6-11 250 11/19/1997 Gonzaga/USA F 6-8 245 06/01/1985 Creighton/USA F 6-8 220 02/25/1995 FC Barcelona/Croatia
*NBA TWO-WAY CONTRACT
Head Coach: Terry Stotts (Oklahoma) Associate Head Coach: Nate Tibbetts (South Dakota) Assistant Coaches: Dale Osbourne (South Alabama), John McCullough (Oklahoma), Jim Moran (William & Mary), Jannero Pargo (Arkansas) Director of Player Health and Performance: Jesse Elis Head Athletic Trainer: Geoff Clark Sports Performance Specialists: Todd Forcier, Ben Kenyon Chair: Jody Allen President & CEO: Chris McGowan President of Basketball Operations: Neil Olshey Assistant General Managers: Bill Branch, Steve Rosenberry 24
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NEW YORK
KNICKS
EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION
NO. NAME 0 Kadeem ALLEN* 1 Bobby PORTIS 2 Wayne ELLINGTON 5 Dennis SMITH JR. 6 Elfrid PAYTON 8 Ivan RABB* 9 RJ BARRETT 11 Frank NTILIKINA 13 Marcus MORRIS SR. 14 Allonzo TRIER 17 Ignas BRAZDEIKIS 20 Kevin KNOX II 21 Damyean DOTSON 23 Mitchell ROBINSON 25 Reggie BULLOCK 30 Julius RANDLE 67 Taj GIBSON
POS G F G G G F/C G G F G F F G C G/F F F
HT WT DOB PRIOR TO NBA / COUNTRY 6-1 200 01/15/1993 Arizona/USA 6-10 250 02/10/1995 Arkansas/USA 6-4 207 11/29/1987 North Carolina/USA 6-2 205 11/25/1997 North Carolina State/USA 6-3 195 02/22/1994 Louisiana-Lafayette/USA 6-10 220 02/04/1997 California/USA 6-6 214 06/14/2000 Duke/Canada 6-4 200 07/28/1998 SIG Strasbourg/Belgium 6-8 218 09/02/1989 Kansas/USA 6-4 200 01/17/1996 Arizona/USA 6-6 221 01/08/1999 Michigan/Lithuania 6-7 215 08/11/1999 Kentucky/USA 6-5 210 05/06/1994 Houston/USA 7-0 240 04/01/1998 Chalmette High School/USA 6-6 205 03/16/1991 North Carolina/USA 6-8 250 11/29/1994 Kentucky/USA 6-9 232 06/24/1985 USC/USA
YRS 2 4 10 2 5 2 R 2 8 1 R 1 2 1 6 5 10
*NBA TWO-WAY CONTRACT
Head Coach: David Fizdale (San Diego) Assistant Coaches: Keith Smart (Indiana), Pat Sullivan (North Carolina), Kaleb Canales (Texas-Arlington), Royal Ivey (Texas), Jud Buechler (Arizona), Mike Miller (East Texas State) Athletic Trainer: Roger Hinds (Indiana State University)
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SEASON STATS THROUGH DEC 5
G MIN PTS REB AST
PORTLAND (9-13) LILLARD MCCOLLUM ANTHONY WHITESIDE HOOD SIMONS COLLINS BAZEMORE LABISSIÈRE HEZONJA LITTLE TRENT JR. TOLLIVER BROWN HOARD
22 113.5 46.6 20.3 20 36.7 26.6 4.6 7.4 22 36.5 22.4 4.5 3.8 8 31.0 16.9 5.9 1.8 19 27.8 15.3 12.6 1.2 20 30.5 11.5 3.5 1.6 22 21.6 10.0 1.8 1.6 3 28.7 9.0 4.0 2.0 22 22.3 7.7 4.4 1.7 22 16.9 6.1 5.1 1.1 19 17.7 4.8 4.5 1.1 15 15.7 4.4 3.7 0.5 11 8.5 3.7 1.1 0.5 16 16.9 3.5 3.2 0.7 4 38 2.0 2.3 0.0 3 3.7 0.7 1.3 0.3
G MIN PTS REB AST
NEW YORK (4-18)
22 100.5 44.1 19.8 20 32.7 18.3 6.0 1.3 22 31.9 16.8 8.5 3.5 21 32.0 14.4 5.1 3.3 1 16.0 9.0 0.0 2.0 18 21.0 8.9 6.7 0.6 22 22.0 8.9 5.8 1.1 21 20.1 7.9 3.0 1.2 11 12.9 7.5 1.5 1.3 5 22.6 7.2 2.8 3.4 20 26.0 6.6 2.1 3.4 18 15.7 5.9 1.6 1.1 15 17.9 5.7 1.7 3.0 20 16.5 5.5 4.5 1.1 18 14.3 4.3 4.5 1.1 6 7.0 2.3 0.7 0.2
MORRIS SR. RANDLE BARRETT ALLEN ROBINSON PORTIS KNOX II TRIER PAYTON NTILIKINA DOTSON SMITH JR. GIBSON ELLINGTON BRAZDEIKIS
UPCOMING HOME GAMES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 • GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 • ORLANDO MAGIC SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 • MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES Tickets: 844.RIP.CITY • trailblazers.com
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TRAIL BLAZERS GAME PROGRAM • BLAZERDANCER FEATURE
MALIA YEARS AS A BLAZERDANCER: ROOKIE
WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO DANCE? Dance has always been a huge outlet and passion of mine. Some of the people who have had a huge impact on my life and I look up to tremendously are dancers, so they inspire me to never stop.
Depending on how far you go with it the dance industry, it can get very cutthroat and it’s easy to give up but don’t. Anything is possible if you want it bad enough!
WHAT ARE SOME LITTLE-KNOWN FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF YOU WANT OTHERS TO KNOW? A few facts about me: I can be very awkward, I have a huge fear of heights, but still love hiking, and I love traveling and going on airplanes. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE AS A BLAZERDANCER? My most memorable experience so far as a BlazerDancer has to be Opening night. It was the most surreal feeling ever getting to perform in my hometown in front of thousands of people with the best team ever. And also, just sharing the experience with the team was so special because not a lot of people can do what we do. WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? When I’m not dancing, I love to hike, travel, watch movies, gang out with my friends, choreograph and eat. IF YOU COULD GIVE ADVICE TO ASPIRING YOUNG DANCERS, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM? To never give up and always remember why you started dancing because it’s fun and you love it.
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THE FIRST OF TWO BY KATE CONROY
When I was in 6th grade my dad suggested I enter the drawing to be a 1975-1976 season Portland Trail Blazers Ballgirl. It would be the first time in Trail Blazers history two boys and two girls would be chosen instead of four boys. “You kidding? Of course!” I exclaimed. The next Saturday, Dad drove me down to the car dealership where kids could cast a chance for this huge honor. As we pushed open the glass doors, we were announced by the gentle jingle of a discrete bell hung overhead. In the same moment we were greeted by a gentle, air-conditioned breeze. After the bell quieted, this spaceship-style showroom was pin-drop quiet until a man came around from behind his desk to see what we needed. He gave me the four allotted cards, which I carefully filled out. Dad signed his parental permission to each of them. Using a dramatic gesture, after making a good wish, we added them to the already full barrel. As I waved good-bye and said a thank you to the salesman, he heartily wished me “Good luck!” This gave me high hopes.
As we pushed the doors open to head outside, I was hit with hot and muggy afternoon air mixed with the noisy grit of Sandy Boulevard traffic. The sad effect of the atmospheric shift was an instant drop in my optimism. While driving home, I wondered aloud if my best friend should enter, she was a better ball player than me, she really deserved to win. Or, maybe both of us could win. But dad warned me the odds of us both being picked were slim to none, and even one more person entering the pool would reduce my chances of winning. “If they don’t already know about it, why spread the word?” he suggested. In response to my shaky confidence, he insisted “Even if you don’t feel lucky, you deserved to win. You’re a good kid with a love of the sport.” I had played CYO basketball as a guard, but given my four-foot-eleven stature of limitations, I was beginning to realize I didn’t have much of a future playing the sport. Maybe being a Blazers Ballgirl would reconcile that disappointment. With that rationalization, I employed dad’s strategy to kept it quiet and suppressed my over-sharing impulse. After what felt like months later, my mom called me to the kitchen. She was beaming and reached out for a handshake saying, “I want to be the first to shake hands with the first ever Portland Trail Blazers Ballgirl!” Wow! No way! I had all but given up on winning that contest! My mom was ecstatic that I was part of a historic occasion of gender equity, something for which Portland may have been ahead of its time. On my first day, I met Cheri White who looked after me as one would a kid sister. She knew the Coliseum and showed me around. Her cheeriness and ease around everyone made me feel at home. My biggest challenge was shagging balls during
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team warm-up to the tall pro players: Sidney Wicks, Lionel Hollins, Geoff Petrie, Lloyd Neal, Larry Steele and Dan Anderson. It looked so effortless for them on TV! Especially vexing were passes up the long key to LaRue Martin and Bill Walton who towered over me by a full two feet. Thankfully, all the players were patient and kind while I coordinated my speed and strength to get the ball back to them with only one bounce in the pass, rather than the two bounces it took me and the other ballkids on our first tries. Forget a chest pass – if I were even able to propel the ball that distance, it would have hit them just at the knees. I was thrilled to watch the games while being part of the action. As a ballkid, one of our main responsibilities was to wipe the floor after a player took a fall. I methodically figured out a system for it: Once the team headed toward the opposing basket, I rushed out to survey the hazardous sweat streaks left behind from the skirmish and wipe them up. With towel in hand, I swabbed the floorboards while feeling dribbling thumps and hearing sneaker squeaks fade toward the other end of the court. As long as they were moving away, I had time. As the stampede of players began their return it was my signal to finish up before they crossed the half court line. Interceptions were the most intense turnovers. The fading squeaks and thumps would suddenly halt, then I’d immediately feel the thunder of a break-away sprint coming my way, which meant to get out of the way! I’m proud to say I had no near misses or slip-ups.
under the basket watching the play. After the picture was published in the newspaper, people pointed out that he and I had the same long red hair, so we must be related. “Oh, yeah, she’s his little sister,” my dad would joke. With all the “hoopla” around the upcoming 50th anniversary, my mom called and urged me to reach out. “You are part of that history!” she exclaimed. I hadn’t seen it that way. Certainly, I had considered the Trail Blazers part of my history and my dad’s history. He was a dedicated fan who fully delighted in having access through the players’ entrance when picking me up from games. We shared a pride that we had been part of the season, BEFORE the Championship, BEFORE everyone would come to know what the great Dr. Jack Ramsay team was about to accomplish. My mom’s insistence made me recognize the small part I played in the 1975-76 season is not just part of my family history – my itty bitty, almost five-foot, one season, gender-equity contribution is part of Trail Blazers history too. ◆ KATE CONROY IS AN ARTIST, PLAYWRIGHT, FELDENKRAIS PRACTITIONER, AND LGBTQ+ ACTIVIST LIVING IN NEW YORK CITY WITH WRITER, MARTY CORREIA, HER PARTNER OF TWENTY-FIVE YEARS. AS WELL AS A BLAZERS FANS, CONROY AND CORREIA ROOT FOR WNBA’S LIBERTY, WHILE ALSO HOPING THAT THE PORTLAND SPARKS MAKE A COMEBACK.
Between mop-ups from my vantage point under the backstop, I was able to experience the game in ways few people are allowed. Even the sports photographers were restricted to an area behind us. One photographer captured Bill Walton snagging a rebound with me
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Rip City brings people together to create lasting memories through the power of sports and entertainment. Our organization has an opportunity and responsibility to positively impact our staff, players, fans, and community. As such, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and our community, which includes: • Providing a safe and welcoming environment that champions differences and embraces the respectful open expression of ideas that are free from hateful, racist, profane, violent or harassing behaviors or comments. • Ensuring that our policies, practices and programs consider and seek to address societal inequities that disproportionately impact specific groups. • Utilizing our platform and resources to positively impact people throughout our community who have been underserved. • Cultivating a staff that reflects the community we serve and an inclusive culture where multiple perspectives are valued. We ask that you join us in this journey, and that you continue to advance this work within your own sphere of influence. We are all in this together—after all, we are all part of Rip City.
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CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY FEBRUARY 21 | 7:30 PM
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Join us for this season’s Celebration of Black History on February 21 as the Trail Blazers take on the New Orleans Pelicans! We are excited to honor the Black & African American community and celebrate their contributions across the country. The night will feature special performances, retail items and multiple fundraising efforts benefiting Elevate Oregon, a nonprofit whose mission is to build relationships with urban youth to promote education, self-reliance and leadership. Hope to see you there!
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ANSWERS: 1. "Center" is missing from the Moda Center logo on the court; 2. A star is added to the 76ers player's shorts; 3. Damian is missing his shadow; 4. Blaze is watching the game from the crowd; 5. The pinwheel on Mario's shorts is missing.
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TRAIL BLAZERS X BRIDGE NINE CANDLE CO. For the second season Rip City Clothing Co. has partnered with local women-owned businesses for the Made by Her line. We’re excited to offer these unique collaborations exclusively for fans. 25% of net profits will be donated to Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest, a non-profit that helps girls grow up healthy, educated, and independent. Supplies are limited, so be sure to get yours today. Bridge Nine Candle Co, founded in North Portland, found the inspiration for it’s branding from one of the communities most iconic landmarks and the ninth major bridge on the Willamette River, the St. Johns Bridge. The company produces all natural soy wax candles with 100% cotton wicks and American made fragrance oils. Learn More at BridgeNineCandleCo.com
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TRAIL BLAZERS GAME PROGRAM • SCHEDULE
DATE
OPPONENT
PT
TV
Oct. 8 Oct. 10 Oct. 12 Oct. 16 Oct. 17
Tue. Thu. Sat. Wed. Thu.
Denver Maccabi Haifa Phoenix @Utah @Denver
7:30 PM ESPN 7:00 PM 5:00 PM NBCSNW 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
Oct. 23 Oct. 25 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Oct. 30
Wed. Fri. Sun. Mon. Wed.
Denver @Sacramento @Dallas @San Antonio @Oklahoma City
7:00 PM 7:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:00 PM
NBCSNW/ESPN NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW
Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 7 Nov. 8 Nov. 10 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 16 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 21 Nov. 23 Nov. 25 Nov. 27 Nov. 29
Sat. Mon. Thu. Fri. Sun. Tue. Wed. Sat. Mon. Tue. Thu. Sat. Mon. Wed. Fri.
Philadelphia @Golden State @L.A. Clippers Brooklyn Atlanta @Sacramento Toronto @San Antonio @Houston @New Orleans @Milwaukee @Cleveland @Chicago Oklahoma City Chicago
7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
NBCSNW NBCSNW TNT NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW/TNT NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW
Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 6 Dec. 8 Dec. 10 Dec. 12 Dec. 16 Dec. 18 Dec. 20 Dec. 21 Dec. 23 Dec. 26 Dec. 28 Dec. 30
Tue. Wed. Fri. Sun. Tue. Thu. Mon. Wed. Fri. Sat. Mon. Thu. Sat. Mon.
@L.A. Clippers Sacramento L.A. Lakers Oklahoma City New York @Denver @Phoenix Golden State Orlando Minnesota New Orleans @Utah L.A. Lakers Phoenix
7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
TNT NBCSNW ESPN NBCSNW NBCSNW TNT NBCSNW NBCSNW/ESPN NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW TNT NBCSNW NBCSNW
HOME GAMES AWAY GAMES PRESEASON GAMES
DATE
OPPONENT
PT
TV
Jan. 1 Jan. 3 Jan. 5 Jan. 7 Jan. 9 Jan. 11 Jan. 13 Jan. 15 Jan. 17 Jan. 18 Jan. 20 Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Jan. 29 Jan. 31
Wed. Fri. Sun. Tue. Thu. Sat. Mon. Wed. Fri. Sat. Mon. Thu. Sun. Wed. Fri.
@New York @Washington @Miami @Toronto @Minnesota Milwaukee Charlotte @Houston @Dallas @Oklahoma City Golden State Dallas Indiana Houston @L.A. Lakers
4:30 PM 4:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM
NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW/ESPN NBCSNW/ESPN NBCSNW TNT TNT NBCSNW NBCSNW/ESPN NBCSNW/ESPN
Feb. 1 Feb. 4 Feb. 6 Feb. 7 Feb. 9 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 21 Feb. 23 Feb. 25 Feb. 27 Feb. 29
Sat. Tue. Thu. Fri. Sun. Tue. Wed. Fri. Sun. Tue. Thu. Sat.
Utah @Denver San Antonio @Utah Miami @New Orleans @Memphis New Orleans Detroit Boston @Indiana @Atlanta
7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 5:00 PM 4:30 PM
NBCSNW TNT NBCSNW NBCSNW/ESPN NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW/ESPN NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW/TNT NBCSNW
Mar. 2 Mar. 4 Mar. 6 Mar. 7 Mar. 10 Mar. 12 Mar. 15 Mar. 17 Mar. 19 Mar. 22 Mar. 24 Mar. 25 Mar. 27 Mar. 29 Mar. 30
Mon. Wed. Fri. Sat. Tue. Thu. Sun. Tue. Thu. Sun. Tue. Wed. Fri. Sun. Mon.
@Orlando Washington @Phoenix Sacramento Phoenix Memphis Houston Minnesota Dallas @Minnesota @Charlotte @Detroit @Boston @Philadelphia @Brooklyn
4:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 12:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM
NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW ABC NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW
Apr. 2 Apr. 5 Apr. 7 Apr. 9 Apr. 13 Apr. 15
Thu. Sun. Tue. Thu. Mon. Wed.
Utah Memphis Cleveland Denver @Golden State L.A. Clippers
7:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM
NBCSNW/TNT NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW NBCSNW
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