The Blazers begin their seven game series vs the Oklahoma City Thunder…

They may have a slight advantage as the No. 3 and homecourt, but they will still have to put up a fight since they got upset by the Thunder four times during the regular season.

Some of the best playoff victories for the Blazers have been against teams that they had a losing streak against in the regular season, and some even against teams they only beat once! How does that work?

Headline matchup is for sure at point guard, with Lillard and West-prick and their amazing performances against each other this season. Why was I not surprised when Westbrook shot 5 in 20.

The Blazers were also 3rd seed last year, but in the first round New Orleans surprisingly and painfully swept the floors. The Blazers haven’t won a playoff series since 2016.

Thankfully, the Blazers held onto their 19 point lead against the Thunder to take the 1-0 playoff series lead. Lillards 4th quarter points MIGHT have had a little to do with this victory cough cough…