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NBA Playoffs
Posted inThe Trail Blazers

Blazers Miss Out on Opportunity To Take a Series Lead

Disappointment is nearly guaranteed in the playoffs, because hope is eternal.
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The first playoff home game for the Portland Trailblazers since 2021 ended in disappointment as the Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs pulled away late—120-108—putting the Blazers in a 1-2 hole in the best of seven series. In a game where the Blazers led by as many as 15 halfway through the third quarter, the Spurs’ […]

Posted inGood Morning, News!

Good Morning News! Lloyd Center To Close, Trail Blazers in the Playoffs, Pulp Fiction Prayers, Your $4K For War, New Tom Waits Anyone?

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If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: Hello, it’s looking so nice this weekend! Here’s a whole bunch of morning news, including Lloyd Center […]

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Good Morning, News: The Blazers Are Headed to Playoffs, AI Ruins a Legal Case, and Taxes Ruin Everyone’s Day

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