Back from the (Jrue) Holidays.
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In the 428th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss their holiday experiences and delve into the current state of the Portland Trail Blazers. They examine the team's recent performance, notable wins, player development, and injury updates. The podcast highlights Donovan Clingan’s improvement, the strategic challenges posed by upcoming games against strong opponents like the Rockets, Knicks, and Warriors, and the potential impact of trade decisions and player injuries on the team's future. The episode also explores the controversial strategy of fouling when ahead...
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Unlocking Shaedon Sharpe’s Potential
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Welcome to the 427th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast! Join Dustin and Sage as they delve into the latest happenings with the Portland Trail Blazers. They discuss Sage's basketball card collection hobby and provide personal updates, including Dustin's upcoming holiday plans and a string of unfortunate events involving his glasses and chiropractic visits. Key highlights include an in-depth analysis of the Trail Blazers' performance, focusing on crucial games against teams such as the Sacramento Kings, Detroit Pistons, and Orlando Magic. The hosts ponder trade possibilities for key...
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Home for the Holidays
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Welcome to the 426th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast with Dustin and Sage! In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges and highlights of the Portland Trail Blazers' recent games. We discuss their performance against Cleveland, Detroit, and Memphis and address key issues, including injuries, poor officiating, and the team's struggle with consistency. Despite a tough season, there is optimism with the return of key players and an easier upcoming schedule. We also preview the Blazers' upcoming matchups against the New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors, emphasizing the...
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Defense, Decision-Making lead to Losses in Clutch
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In the 425th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage cover a wide range of topics, from Thanksgiving recaps to in-depth analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers' recent performance. Listen as they discuss the impact of key injuries, defensive struggles, and the potential for future trades, including a hypothetical acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo. They also provide detailed recaps of recent games and preview upcoming matchups against Cleveland, Detroit, and Memphis. Tune in for insightful commentary, strategic breakdowns, and a passionate take on the current state...
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No Time to Panic in Rip City
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In the 424th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss the recent performance of the Portland Trailblazers, who suffered a challenging week, dropping to a 6-8 record for the season. The hosts analyze the team's gameplay, including a win over the Pelicans, a significant loss to the Rockets, which prompted a players-only meeting, and disappointing defeats to the Mavericks and Suns. They delve into the team's declining fast break points, defensive struggles, and the impact of injuries on performance. Key players, such as Deni Avdia, Shaedon Sharpe, and Donovan Clingan,...
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Turnovers, Shot Selection Dampen the Start of Portland’s Road Trip
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The Blazers sit at 5–5, Dustin and Sage break down a wild week featuring a 22-point comeback vs. OKC, frustrating road losses, and the continued rise of Shaedon Sharpe. They dive into Clingan’s growth, Camara’s struggles, and why Portland’s pace might be their biggest enemy. It’s a mix of optimism and frustration, but caring about this team again feels so good.
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Good Things Take Time
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In the 422nd edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss a week filled with ups and downs for the Portland Trail Blazers. We delve into the Blazers' recent games against the Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Lakers, analyzing key plays and player performances. They also provide insights on the Blazers' defensive struggles, the impact of injuries, and how they can turn things around in upcoming games against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Miami Heat, and Orlando Magic. Join them as they bring you the latest updates and in-depth analysis on Blazers basketball!
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Organized Chaos
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In this week’s crossover from Holy Backboard, Dustin and Sage break down the Blazers’ chaotic but compelling 2–2 start. With Tiago Splitter stepping in as interim coach after Chauncey Billups’ shocking arrest, Portland is running wild, fifth in pace, first in steals, and leading the league in forced turnovers. The duo calls it organized chaos: a defensive, fast-breaking brand of basketball that’s fun, frantic, and surprisingly effective. They dive deep into the team’s strengths (effort, pace, and defense) and growing pains (turnovers, half-court stagnation, and shaky...
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Emergency Podcast: Chauncey Billups
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We discuss the shocking news of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups' arrest by the federal government for money laundering and wire fraud related to an illegal poker ring tied to the mafia. The hosts recount how they learned about the news and its implications for the team, both on and off the court. They examine the potential severe repercussions for Billups, including insider trading charges related to NBA games, and the possible fallout for the Trail Blazers organization. Despite the severity of the situation, the podcast sees a silver lining for the team with Tiago Splitter...
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2025 Trail Blazers Season Opener
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In the 419th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage kick off the Blazers' season opener with an in-depth analysis of recent player extensions and roster strategy. They discuss the contract extensions of Toumani Camara and Shaedon Sharpe, emphasizing Sharpe's potential value compared to other young guards. Concerns around the Blazers' bench depth and the impact of injuries are expressed, alongside predictions for the first four games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, and Los Angeles Lakers.
info_outlineIn the 404th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage provide their latest thoughts on the Portland Trail Blazers and the various events with the franchise. They discuss the team's new ownership, Chauncey Billups' contract being extended, and what we think the ownership change and extension(s) mean for the franchise's future and stability within the organization. We also discuss different components of the upcoming NBA draft, specifically the Blazer's draft positioning and various players they might look to draft. We assess how players fit together along with the needs down the road for the Blazers as they try to figure out their strategy in the future. Lastly, the podcast raises the common debate around whether the NBA draft is rigged and assesses whether player development may impact how we view the quality of franchise decision-making.