- Portland has clinched its 30th NBA Playoff appearance since joining the league in 1970, tied for fourth-most since that time (LAL-39, SA-34, BOS-31, CHI-30). - The Trail Blazers have made the postseason in 68.2% (30 of 44) of their seasons in the NBA, dating back to 1970. - Portland has made the NBA Playoffs in 30 of the last 38 years, after missing out on postseason action in the franchise’s first six seasons. - The Trail Blazers are 97-115 all-time in the playoffs. They have a 25-81 record on the road and are 72-34 at home. - The Trail Blazers are 45-67 all-time in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Playoff records against potential first round opponents San Antonio Spurs: 5-10 (3 series) Houston Rockets: 4-10 (3 series) Thunder: 0-0 (0 series) Clippers: 0-0 (0 series) Playoff Experience As a team, the Trail Blazers have 114 playoff games worth of experience. LaMarcus Aldridge: 18 career playoff games (18 started). Averaging 19.8 points on 46 percent shooting, 7.0 rebounds, 1.7 blocks. Last appearance: 2010-11 with the Trail Blazers. Will Barton: No playoff experience Nicolas Batum: 18 career playoff games (11 started). Averaging 19.6 minutes, 6.1 points on 45% shooting, 1.8 rebounds. Last appearance: 2010-11 with the Trail Blazers Victor Claver: No playoff experience Allen Crabbe: No playoff experience Joel Freeland: No playoff experience Meyers Leonard: No playoff experience Damian Lillard: No playoff experience Robin Lopez: 6 career playoff games (6 started). Averaging 17.3 minutes, 7.8 points on 54% shooting, 4.0 rebounds. Last appearance: 2009-10 with the Phoenix Suns. Wesley Matthews: 16 career playoff games (16 started). Averaging 35.8 minutes, 13.1 points on 42% shooting, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 steals. Last appearance: 2010-11 with Portland (played 10 playoff games in 2009-10 with Utah Jazz). C.J. McCollum: No playoff experience Thomas Robinson: Was on Rockets team in 2012-13 that made playoffs, but did not play. Earl Watson: 8 career playoff games (no starts). Averaging 17.0 minutes, 4.8 points on 41 percent shooting, 2.6 rebounds. 2.4 assists, 1.0 steals. Last appearance: 2004-05 with Memphis Grizzlies. Mo Williams: 41 career playoff games (25 starts). Averaging 30.6 minutes, 12.9 points on 42% shooting, 3.5 assists, 2.2 rebounds. Last appearance: 2011-12 with the L.A. Clippers Dorell Wright: 7 career games (no starts). Averaging 16.6 minutes, 3.6 points on 36 percent shooting, 2.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists. Last appearance: 2009-10 with the Miami Heat. Casey Holdahl Beat Writer Portland Trail Blazers Follow Casey Holdahl is the beat reporter for Trailblazers.com. A graduate of the University of Oregon's Allen School of Journalism and Communication, Holdahl founded BlazersEdge.com and worked at the Statesman Journal and OregonLive.com before joining the Trail Blazers in 2007. http://forwardcenter.net/trail-blazers-playoff-clinching-notes/
Current Blazers roster has 114 games worth of playoff experience, lead by 41 playoff games for Mo Williams
I think Casey missed a key addition to this list: Terry Stotts. That 2011 Dallas playoff run should provide some invaluable experience for both him and the players. The mental aspect of these games surprisingly is huge.
We've been competitive for so much of our history. Most fan bases would kill for our franchise history.
Gotcha. And we as a fan base act spoiled; the reaction to the fourth most playoff appearances thing ("yeah well we only have one trophy") speaks to how aspirational we feel about our realistic chances. We aren't happy with attendance.
Yes...but if they gave out Dr. Jack Jackets to those in attendance one night then I think those in attendance would be happy (Picture the image in your mind, over 20k strong in the playoffs standing and cheering...creating a sea of color and stripes...a image never to be seen in nature!)
