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Holy Backboard

Holy Backboard

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 A weekly Portland Trail Blazers centric NBA podcast, hosted by Dustin Hawes and Dillon Sage.All rights reserved Basketball
Episodes
  • No Time to Panic in Rip City

    No Time to Panic in Rip City
    Nov 19 2025
    In the 424th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss the recent performance of the Portland Trailblazers, who suffered a challenging week, dropping to a 6-8 record for the season. The hosts analyze the team's gameplay, including a win over the Pelicans, a significant loss to the Rockets, which prompted a players-only meeting, and disappointing defeats to the Mavericks and Suns. They delve into the team's declining fast break points, defensive struggles, and the impact of injuries on performance. Key players, such as Deni Avdia, Shaedon Sharpe, and Donovan Clingan, are discussed in terms of their roles and potential. Predictions for upcoming games against the Bulls, Warriors, Thunder, and Bucks are made, with an emphasis on strategies Portland might employ to improve their standing. The episode also reflects on the need for the team to adapt their playstyle and address gaps in defense and execution.
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    47 mins
  • Turnovers, Shot Selection Dampen the Start of Portland's Road Trip

    Turnovers, Shot Selection Dampen the Start of Portland's Road Trip
    Nov 12 2025
    The Blazers sit at 5–5, Dustin and Sage break down a wild week featuring a 22-point comeback vs. OKC, frustrating road losses, and the continued rise of Shaedon Sharpe. They dive into Clingan's growth, Camara's struggles, and why Portland's pace might be their biggest enemy. It's a mix of optimism and frustration, but caring about this team again feels so good.
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    45 mins
  • Good Things Take Time

    Good Things Take Time
    Nov 6 2025
    In the 422nd edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss a week filled with ups and downs for the Portland Trail Blazers. We delve into the Blazers' recent games against the Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Lakers, analyzing key plays and player performances. They also provide insights on the Blazers' defensive struggles, the impact of injuries, and how they can turn things around in upcoming games against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Miami Heat, and Orlando Magic. Join them as they bring you the latest updates and in-depth analysis on Blazers basketball!
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    43 mins
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