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November 14. November 14 is the last time I posted on this "all-inclusive NBA Blog." That's pathetic. I resolve to write more this year. And to drop that holiday weight. And to stop kidnapping transient hobos.
While November 14 is significant to me in that it was the last time I got inspired to natter on about the greatest game in the world, that day is significant to the Portland Trailblazers for a different reason. That was the day that they began a stretch when they lost 9 out of 10 games, pushing their record to 5-12, and making long suffering Blazers fans start the countdown to the Oden Era.
Since then, something remarkable has happened. As if summoning the Rose Garden ghosts of great Blazers of the past, Portland has inexplicably rattled off 14 out of 15 wins, including an NBA-best 13 straight games this season. They now sit mere percentage points behind Denver for first place in the Northwest Division, and have come together as a team to make an early-season playoff push.
Rather than harkening the "curse" of Portland big men, perhaps Oden's knee injury is a blessing in disguise. Maybe the team is learning how to be a team and not rely on "the Saviour-in-No. 1-draft-pick's-clothing."
All this Blazers talk has inspired me to share quite possibly the greatest 80s promotional video in the world, "Bust A Bucket." There's more unexpected comedy in this than can even be imagined. And just when you think it can't get weirder, they bust out the silly string! And yes, that is Terry Porter in a red and yellow jogging suit. And double yes, Jerome Kersey now has a new legacy. Amazing pipes on that guy! Enjoy everyone, and remember:
"Bust a bucket, who'd a dunk it, Blazer duty, super sunk it, slamin' geez it, killer threes it, go up, get it, got it, good!"
