Iconic Matches
20 entries in the Portland Trail Blazers compendium.
The 1977 NBA Finals Game 2 vs Philadelphia 76ersWalton's dominance and Lucas' grit leveled the championship series in Philadelphia.The 1980 Western Conference Semifinals Game 7 vs Houston RocketsThe night Maurice Lucas and the Blazers fought valiantly but fell short in a legendary GamThe 1992 NBA Draft Lottery for the #1 PickThe night the lottery reshaped Portland's destiny—though not with a top pick, and not withThe 1990 Western Conference Semifinals Game 7 vs Phoenix SunsA hard-fought seven-game series victory propelled the Blazers toward the Conference FinalsThe 2009 NBA Playoffs Game 6 vs Dallas MavericksThe night the Blazers' playoff hopes hung in the balance in Houston.The 1977 Western Conference Finals Game 5 vs Seattle SuperSonicsThe Pacific Division rivalry peaked in a brutal 1978 playoff battle.The 1987 Western Conference Semifinals Game 7 vs Denver NuggetsBlazers survive a seven-game grind against Denver to advance toward the Lakers.The 1975 ABA Playoffs Game 7 vs Kentucky ColonelsClarifying the record on Portland's first championship season and league separation.The 1983 Western Conference Finals Game 5 vs San Antonio SpursThe Mauler meets the Ice in a brutal battle for playoff survival.Damian Lillard Houston Rockets Shot (2014)The impossible shot that defined a superstar and silenced the Houston arena.1977 NBA Championship Clinching VictoryThe night the Pacific Northwest roared as Bill Walton led Portland to its only NBA title.Terry Porter 1990 Finals Buzzer BeaterTerry Porter's impossible three-pointer steals Game 5 and ignites a stunned Portland arenaDamian Lillard Memphis Grizzlies Shot (2015)Dame Time strikes again as Lillard drains a deep dagger to stun the Grizzlies.Damian Lillard 63 Points vs Rockets (2019)Dame Time forever: Lillard explodes for 63 points to break franchise history.1983 NBA Draft Selection of Clyde DrexlerThe second pick that brought the Glide to Rose City, igniting a new era of Blazers dominanClyde Drexler Trade to Houston (1995)The Glide departs Rose City, ending a legendary thirteen-year tenure.1976 Expansion Draft SelectionsThe moment defending champions lost Sidney Wicks to the new Seattle SuperSonics.1985 Western Conference Finals vs LakersShowtime meets the Rookie: A defining clash of eras in the Pacific Northwest.Maurice Lucas 1977 Finals HeroicsThe night Maurice Lucas stopped Dr. J to save the Blazers' championship dream.2014 Playoffs vs Rockets SeriesA stunning upset sweep that halted Portland's title hopes in the first round.
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