Never underestimate the thrill a professional athlete can have from simply being in the race for something. Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons left Sunday night’s 119-112 loss to the Detroit Pistons disappointed with the defeat but remained optimistic regarding his team’s chances of earning a Western Conference play-in berth.

As much as the Trail Blazers have improved this year, their offense is still inconsistent under Chauncey Billups. Portland is 24th in points per game with 110.5 and 24th in offensive rating (111.4) behind an attack outside the Top 20 in the league in field goal percentage, 3-point percentage, and free throw percentage.

As the Portland Trail Blazers continue their push for the Western Conference’s 9th spot, they face a crucial matchup against the Detroit Pistons. Currently sit

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The Portland Trail Blazers are getting ready to take on the Detroit Pistons as they try to stop their losing streak. It will be an emotional night for all invol

Aaron Wiggins scored 30 points, Jaylin Williams had his first career triple-double, and the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-89 with MVP candidate S

The Portland Trail Blazers ' once improbable run at earning a Western Conference play-in beth received a huge boost with the news that Dallas star point guard Kyrie Irving’s season has come to an end. The Mavericks guard suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Monday’s 122-98 loss at Sacramento, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Portland aims to break its three-game skid with a win over Golden State. The teams square off Monday for the first time this season.

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Detroit Pistons in non-conference action. Sunday's meeting is the first of the season between the two teams.