In the past four years Portland would have lost at least 4 of the games listed above just because they were on the road. This year they punished those teams. I happen to think that is significant. I don't think losing to Atlanta (if they do) will be the end of the world. The 5th game in 7 nights tends to be one teams lose. On the plus side Oden's foul troubles have kept him fresh this road trip Perhaps he can have another good game but play longer then 17 minutes. If Oden plays 28 to 30 minutes tonight, Portland wins going away.
