Bad news bad news

With one attempted block, Joel Przybilla is out for the season. During yesterday's game against the Spurs, Joel broke his hand while trying to block a shot. Joel has given us everything he has all season. He's had a special year. He deserves a standing ovation for a job well done. It's awful to see this happen to such a special guy. I wish him all the best.

Things just aren't getting any better for Portland as they fight for these last few games. On top of losing Joel, it's likely that Martel will not return either. Martel was sent to the hospital Saturday with flu like symptoms. It turns out that he has heart arrhythmia and today he will be seen by a cardiologist. This is very much the same thing that happened last year with LaMarcus Aldridge. It's eerie how these things keep happening to this team.

In spite of it all the guys that are still playing are playing hard. Brandon, knowing his team needs him, came back a bit earlier than he normally would have from his groin injury. He toughed it out yesterday but it was clear he was still sore. Yesterday's loss was the 5th in a row. I'm still confident that we will not lose the rest of the season but the Blazer quest to have a winning season is in eminent danger. One thing is for certain, these guys are not quitters. They are facing the giant with pride and purpose. I'm going to cheer until they all cross the finish line. I'm a proud Blazer fan. I KNOW better days are ahead.

GO BLAZERS!