After going on a 21-0 run in the third, the Portland Trail Blazers finally beat the Dallas Mavericks by a margin of 98-79. (
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/or...1213210082.xml ) Had they lost it would have tied to longest playoff losing streak in the history of the Big 4 sports. The Blazers lost the heartbreaking Game 7 of the 2000 West Finals vs. the Lakers, got swept by the Lakers in '01 and '02, and dropped their first three against Dallas this year. (Aside: I skipped school to get in line to buy tickets to Game 6 of the 2000 playoffs. It was good times but I had no idea it would be their last playoff victory in three years.) Now with three major players (Sabonis, Pippen and Anderson) the Blazers travel to American Airlines arena to play game five on Wednesday night? Can they win?
Pre-emptive strike: Yes we had multiple players pulled over for marijuana possesion. It is true that Patterson was punched in the face by a teammate. I do not deny that they are commonly referred to as the 'Jail Blazers.' If you mention the above, please make it relevant to the 'Can they win?' question at hand.