In a season full of underachieving teams and depressing injuries, the Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as one of the NBA's more positive and surprising stories. After 23 games, it is reasonable and accurate to declare Portland as a legitimate contender in the Western Conference. Over the first month and a half of the season, Portland has impressive wins over Golden State, … [Read more...] about Just Blaze: How Portland has Emerged as a Legitimate Contender in the West