On the Hardwood: Portland Trail Blazers


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Take a trip to the Pacific Northwest and step On the Hardwood with the Portland Trail Blazers, in this officially licensed NBA team book. In this one team town, the Trail Blazers have long been loved and for good reason. In 1977, a goofy redhead named Bill Walton delivered a championship to the city, and narrow title misses in 1990 and 1992 have left Portland craving more success. On the Hardwood: Portland Trail Blazers will document the steps the franchise is taking to deliver another championship to their loyal fans.




On the Hardwood: Portland Trail Blazers


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Take a trip to the Pacific Northwest and step On the Hardwood with the Portland Trail Blazers, in this officially licensed NBA team book. In this one team town, the Trail Blazers have long been loved and for good reason. In 1977, a goofy redhead named Bill Walton delivered a championship to the city, and narrow title misses in 1990 and 1992 have left Portland craving more success. On the Hardwood: Portland Trail Blazers will document the steps the franchise is taking to deliver another championship to their loyal fans.




Portland Trailblazers


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Rip City Ruckus: Test Your Blazermania in the Ultimate Portland Trail Blazers Trivia Quiz Book Calling all Rip City rogues! Dust off your pinwheel jerseys, crank up the Blazer Beat anthem, and grab this ultimate Blazers trivia tome - your passport to the heart of Oregon basketball. From Clyde's skyhooks to Dame's deep threes, from Bill Walton's magic to Drexler's gliding grace, this book is your ticket to a journey through Blazers history, packed enough questions to satisfy even the most die-hard Moda Center diehard. Whether you remember Kersey's clutch free throws or witnessed Lillard's buzzer-beater magic, whether you reveled in Porter's dunks or mourned Roy's retirement, this book will teleport you back to the hardwood battles of the old Memorial Coliseum and the electric atmosphere of the Moda Center. With questions covering everything from on-court heroics to behind-the-scenes Trail Blazer lore, you'll be tested, stumped, and ultimately victorious as you navigate the Rip City tapestry. Ready to slam dunk some trivia wisdom? Here's a taste of what awaits: Basketball Brain Trust: Dig deep into Blazers stats, records, and those unforgettable moments etched in Portland lore. Willamette Valley Wizards: Unravel the stories of Clyde Drexler, Bill Walton, Terry Porter, Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, Kevin Duckworth, and the icons who shaped the Blazers' unique style. Beyond the Hardwood: Go beyond the court with questions about iconic rivalries, the evolution of Blazermania, and the vibrant Portland community that bleeds green and black. From Memorial Coliseum to Moda Center: Relive the highs and lows, the championship runs and the gut-wrenching losses that built the Blazers' identity. But beware, this ain't no stroll through Powell's City of Books! Prepare to be challenged by these Rip City puzzlers: Who holds the Blazers' record for most career points? What was the team's original nickname before becoming the Trail Blazers? Which player famously uttered the line "Rip City"? Which Blazers duo was nicknamed "The Jail Blazers"? Embrace the spirit of Portland as you tackle the Supreme Portland Trail Blazers Trivia Quiz Book. Put your knowledge to the test, challenge your fellow Blazermaniacs, and revel in the remarkable story of a team that embodies grit, creativity, and pure Northwest passion. So, let's hear it for the Blazers! Go Blazers go!




Portland Trail Blazers All-Time Greats


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The Portland Trail Blazers won the NBA title the first time they made the playoffs. Since then, they’ve been a consistent force in the Pacific Northwest. From the pioneers of the 1970s to the global superstars of today, get to know the players who made the Trail Blazers one of the NBA’s top teams through the years.




On the Hardwood: Houston Rockets


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Blast off with the Houston Rockets On the Hardwood, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Everything is bigger in Texas, including Rockets superstars - centers such as Ralph Sampson, Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming once headlined for Houston. More recently, a talented duo of guards, Jeremy Lin and James Harden, has captured the imagination of the Rockets? fans. On the Hardwood: Houston Rockets explores the history of this championship franchise?and looks forward to their promising future.




The Story of the Portland Trail Blazers


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Learn the origins, stars, and greatest moments of the Portland Trail Blazers.




The Long, Hot Winter


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On the Hardwood: Indiana Pacers


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Take a trip to the Hoosier State as you walk On the Hardwood with the Indiana Pacers, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Basketball is special in Indiana. Drive down rural roads throughout the state and you?ll spot basketball rims hung from every post. On the Hardwood: Indiana Pacers looks at Indiana?s unique love affair with basketball and their Pacers. This book also takes us back to the glory days of Reggie Miller, examines Indiana?s own, Larry Bird, and his influence on the franchise before taking a closer look at today?s exciting team.




On the Hardwood: Houston Rockets


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Blast off with the Houston Rockets On the Hardwood, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Everything is bigger in Texas, including Rockets superstars - centers such as Ralph Sampson, Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming once headlined for Houston. More recently, a talented duo of guards, Jeremy Lin and James Harden, has captured the imagination of the Rockets? fans. On the Hardwood: Houston Rockets explores the history of this championship franchise?and looks forward to their promising future.




On the Hardwood: Utah Jazz


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Join the Utah Jazz On the Hardwood in this officially licensed NBA team book. From completely different backgrounds and upbringings, John Stockton and Karl Malone became teammates. The two didn?t just succeed, they became one of the greatest duos in NBA history, elevating basketball in Salt Lake City to a level that wasn?t thought possible. On the Hardwood: Utah Jazz details this unique partnership, a playmaker named Pistol, the current Jazz team and their pursuit of the city?s first championship.