Where do the Blazers Go From Here?

EP 213: Where do the Blazers Go From Here?

On an impromptu episode of he Blazer’s Edge podcast, Dave Deckard and Dan Marang discuss Portland’s recent run of form, Jusuf Nurkic’s big game against his former team and ask if the playoffs are now secure with the recent win against the Denver Nuggets?

From there the guys debate whether or not the outlook has changed for Portland and whether or not it matters this late in the season. They also highlight the contributions from Portland’s Big-Three, Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic. Dave even convinces Dan to make a prediction on Portland’s stretch run and what odds he gives them to make the 8th seed.

That and more on this weeks’ Blazer’s Edge podcast!

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Dane Carbaugh on the post all-star break Trail Blazers

Ep  212 On this FANalyst edition of the podcast, Tara is joined by friendly neighborhood sportswriter Dane Carbaugh of Dane Not Dan YouTube Channel and NBC Sports. They explore whether Jusuf Nurkic's production is sustainable and how it impacts Noah Vonleh's play of late. They talk about how Evan Turner is fitting back into the lineup. Dane gives Tara advice on how to approach analysis without getting overwhelmed by a preponderance of data.

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Best Stretch of the Season

EP. 211: Best Stretch of the Season! On this week’s episode of the Blazer’s Edge podcast, Dave Deckard and Dan Marang wax poetic about Portland’s recent run of form- with wins coming against the San Antonio Spurs, Atlanta Hawks, and Miami Heat- and clearly their best stretch of play all season long.

From there the guys break down the return of super-nova-flame-thrower Damian Lillard and his Western Conference Player of the Week performance as well as highlighting some of the hidden gems who have stepped their game up since the All-Star Break. With the Blazers peaking at the end of the season they turn their attention to the remaining 13 games and discuss what Portland has to do to make the playoffs.

Hear that and more on this week’s podcast!

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What Does Nurkic Mean to Damian Lillard?

EP. 210: On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Dan Marang is joined by Blazer's Edge contributor Steve DeWald as a guest host to discuss the Blazer's best stretch of wins this season, the effect Jusuf Nurkic has had on Damian Lillard (and others), the final 17 games of the regular season, the Blazer's playoff odds and some March Madness picks!

That and more on this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast!

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Welcome to Nurklandia

Ep. 209 The FANalysts are back. Jo has been out of the country so Tara gets her all caught up on what’s been happening with the Blazers and around the NBA (don’t miss the dramatic reenactment of Boogie’s press conference). Jusuf Nurkic and Shabazz Napier get lots of attention and Jo is mad--really mad--at Ricky Rubio.

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To Tank or Not to Tank?

EP. 208: On this week’s episode of the Blazer’s Edge podcast Dave and Dan talk the merits and pitfalls of making the playoffs. In between exchanges of fire during tank warfare, they take time to discuss the Blazer’s recent run of play (2 wins in a row!), Bosnia’s most deadly export ever “Nurkic-Fever,” Festus Ezeli’s season ending surgery, the home stretch of the schedule, and send out a thank you for supporting Blazer’s Edge Night!

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