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Rip City Report, Episode 132 Mar 20, 2018

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In the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers’ Casey Holdahl discuss what they learn about the Blazers during the 13-game winning streak, the recent play of Portland's supporting cast, what do they expect from the Blazers moving forward, thoughts on the Rockets, play a round of "Walton or Oden," and finish off by answering listener questions about Moe Harkless’ standout play, our reading habits, the rotation, whether the Blazers are built for a seven-game series against the Warriors or Rockets, Damian Lillard’s All-NBA chances, Jusuf Nurkic’s dunking and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 131 Mar 13, 2018

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In this edition of the Rip City Report, recorded live at Tough Luck in Northeast Portland, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian/OregonLive.com and Casey Holdahl of Trailblazers.com discuss Portland's 10-game win streak, the improved play of Jusuf Nurkić, the quicker-than-expected development of Zach Collins, the playoff race and finish by answering questions from the live audience about favorite playoff memories, best and worst personalities on previous teams, Terry Stotts' Coach of the Year credentials and more!

Rip City Report, Episode 130 Mar 07, 2018

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On the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers’ play during their extended winning streak, Damian Lillard’s performance this season and whether he’s a legitimate MVP candidate, whether the Blazers are “for real” and what that even means, play an extended round of Walton or Oden and finish by answering listener questions about Zach Collins, “Wear In The World,” Al-Farouq Aminu in the starting lineup, where Lillard ranks in franchise history, small ball and more. And a reminder for those who live in the Portland area to come to the live recording at Tough Luck on Tuesday, March 13.

Rip City Report, Episode 129 Feb 27, 2018

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In this edition of the Rip City Report podcast, The Oregonian's Joe Freeman and the Trail Blazers' Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers' recent run, Damian Lillard's historic February play, whether the Blazers have finally turned the proverbial corner, plat an extended round of Walton or Oden and answer listener questions about Zach Collins, Jusuf Nurkic, our favorite international players, Moe Harkless' consistency, Chis Kaman and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 128 Feb 21, 2018

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In the latest edition of the Rip City Report, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss Damian Lillard’s All-Star performance, whether the “Lillard is overlooked” narrative continues to persist and if so, should it, the stretch run of the NBA season, play a round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up as always by answering listener questions about Brandon Rush, Moe Harkless’ starting role, Portland’s snowpocalypse, driving faux pas, good playoff matchups, bad contracts, writing fatigue and much, much more.

Rip City Report, Episode 127 Feb 14, 2018

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On the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the Trail Blazers' win over the Golden State Warriors, Damian Lillard’s next-level play, the upcoming NBA All-Star game, play a round of "Walton or Oden," and finish by answering listener questions about the NBA’s secret wine society, Paul Allen’s Moda Center apartment, the year’s “Best Picture,” Damian Lillard/Brandon Roy comparisons, Bill Walton’s broadcast, Moe Harkless’ play, Aminu’s value and much more.

Rip City Report, Episode 126 Feb 06, 2018

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In the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the impending trade deadline and whether the Blazers will make a deal, Portland going 0-3 on their recent road trip, Damian Lillard moving up the Blazers’ all-time scoring list, play a round of Walton or Oden and finish by answering listener questions the deadline, Ed Davis, what would happen if the Blazers played in the Eastern Conference, best food options on the road, the team’s biggest gamer and much more.

Rip City Report, Episode 125 Jan 23, 2018

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On the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss Damian LIllard being named a 2018 Western Conference All-Star, the meeting between Paul Allen and Lillard, the Slam Dunk contest, play a round of 'Walton or Oden' and finish by answering listener questions about potluck dinners, the Century Link shooting contest, Moe Harkless' demeanor, the upcoming trade deadline and more.

Rip City Report, Episode 124 Jan 16, 2018

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On the latest edition of the Rip City Report podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss the never ending ups and downs of the 2017-18 season, Jusuf Nurkic’s brief benching versus the Suns, whether Damian Lillard an All-Star, play a round of "Walton or Oden" and finish up by answering listener questions the trade deadline, Moe Harkless’ struggles, Zach Collins’ strong play and whether he is a good match alongside Nurkic, our gameday routines, our best and worst early-life jobs and much more.

Rip City Report, Episode 123 Jan 03, 2018

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On the latest edition of the Rip City Report Podcast, Joe Freeman and Casey Holdahl discuss Portland's play on their recent three-game road trip, the Blazers needing Jusuf Nurkic to be a “beast,” consistently inconsistent performances, a recent improvement in ball movement, how Damian Llillard did in the first All-Star voting returns and finish by answering listener questions about New Year’s resolutions, Zach Collins, players speaking out on cannabis, the Blazers’ new uniforms, the Blazers’ willingness to make a trade, being nerdy, All-Star voting, Portland burrito spots and more.

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