Portland Trail Blazers

Rip City's heart has never wavered through five decades of Trail Blazers basketball. From Walton's championship magic to Drexler's elegance to Roy's brilliance to Lillard's playoff heroics that shook the basketball world, Portland embodies grit, resilience, and the unwavering support of the Pacific Northwest's most passionate fans. That never-say-die spirit fuels an epic comeback as the Blazers erase a 22-point deficit to stun defending champion Oklahoma City 121-119. Deni Avdija delivers 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists after starting 0-for-10, Jrue Holiday adds 22 including clutch free throws with six seconds left, and Jerami Grant scores 20 off the bench as the Moda Center erupts. This is Rip City at its finest, proving Portland basketball thrives on heart and determination.