Here is a summary of the 12/29 - Trail Blazer Courtside Summary McMillian – I see areas we still need to improve on. We just go to focus on it and commit to doing it. (i.e. defense is a top priority to correct) Mike Rice – last five years in the West the teams with the best win record on the road advance to the playoffs. Portland is 8th and Utah 9th best of the nine teams contending for 8 playoff spots. Predictions for 2009 – Mike Barratt - “Trail Blazers will make a blockbuster deal right before the trade deadline using Raef LaFrenz’s contract to land a former all-star” John Hollinger, ESPN Analyst – 93% chance Portland will make the playoffs and 38% chance Portland will win the division For more details you can go to the link or just ignore it, your choice: http://www.clubblazers.com/blazer-blogs/trail-blazer-courtside-t1506.html