1970–71 Portland Trail Blazers season explained

The Portland Trail Blazers were one of three new teams to join the NBA for the 1970–71 season.[1] The franchise played its inaugural regular season game on a Friday night in Portland, beating the fellow expansion Cleveland Cavaliers 115–112 on October 16, with 4,273 in attendance.[2] [3] [4]

The Trail Blazers played a regular season home game at McArthur Court in Eugene, Oregon on February 19, 1971, against the Cincinnati Royals.[5] Portland was defeated by Cincinnati, 102–109.[6]

Portland finished last in the Pacific Division with a record of .[4] Of the three expansion teams, their record was the best; with seven more wins than the Buffalo Braves and fourteen more than the Cavaliers. The leading scorer for the Blazers was Geoff Petrie; he averaged 24.8 points per game and shared Rookie of the Year honors with Boston Celtics star Dave Cowens.[4]

Offseason

NBA draft

See main article: 1970 NBA draft.

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalityCollegeSource
1 8 SG
2 25 PF
3 42 Bill Cain F [7]
4 59 F [8]
5 76 PF
6 93 George Janky C [9] [10]
7 110 F Rhode Island
8 127 Doug Boyd F/C [11] [12]
9 144 Billy Gaskins G [13]
10 161 Israel Oliver F [14]
11 176 Don McClemore F Bowling Green [15]
12 188 Paul Adams F [16]
13 199 Alex Boyd F [17]
14 208 Frank Loteridge
15 218 John Canady
16 226 Doug Williams
18 235 Bruce Butchko F [18]
19 239 Mark Gabriel Hanover

[19]

Expansion draft

See main article: 1970 NBA expansion draft.

PlayerPositionTeam
Rick AdelmanPGSan Diego Rockets
Jerry ChambersSFPhoenix Suns
LeRoy EllisCBaltimore Bullets
Fred HetzelSFPhiladelphia 76ers
Joe KennedySFSeattle SuperSonics
Ed ManningSF/PFChicago Bulls
Stan McKenzieSFPhoenix Suns
Dorie MurreyPFSeattle SuperSonics
Pat RileySGSan Diego Rockets
Dale SchlueterCSan Francisco Warriors
Larry SiegfriedPGBoston Celtics

[20] [21]

Roster

Pre-season

The Trail Blazers convened their preseason camp on September 14, 1970. Sixteen players reported to camp, which was held in the gymnasium at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon.[22] Pat Riley was unable to attend the camp due to the death in his father. Players reported to drills at 10 am and 4 pm.[23] The first players to be cut from camp were third round draft pick Bill Cain and Tim Robinson, who had played for the Harlem Globetrotters from 1961 to 1965.[24] [25]

Regular season

See main article: 1970–71 NBA season.

Record vs. opponents

1970–71 NBA Records
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Atlanta– 3–3 2–4 3–1 1–4 2–4 4–0 0–5 3–2 1–4 3–3 4–2 1–4 2–2 2–3 2–3 3–2
Baltimore3–3 – 3–3 3–1 2–3 3–3 4–0 2–3 2–3 1–4 2–4 3–3 3–2 2–2 4–1 2–3 3–2
Boston4–2 3–3 – 4–0 4–1 4–2 3–1 2–3 3–2 0–5 0–6 4–2 2–3 2–2 3–2 3–2 3–2
Buffalo1–3 1–3 0–4 – 0–4 0–4 5–7 1–5 2–2 0–4 2–2 0–4 1–3 6–6 1–3 1–3 1–3
Chicago4–1 3–2 1–4 4–0 – 4–0 4–0 3–3 2–4 1–5 3–2 3–2 3–3 3–1 6–0 4–2 3–2
Cincinnati4–2 3–3 2–4 4–0 0–4 – 5–1 1–4 1–4 1–4 2–4 1–5 1–4 4–0 1–3 2–3 1–4
Cleveland0–4 0–4 1–3 7–5 0–4 1–5 – 2–2 0–4 0–4 0–4 1–3 0–4 2–10 0–4 1–3 0–4
Detroit5–0 3–2 3–2 5–1 3–3 4–1 2–2 – 2–3 1–5 2–3 2–3 2–4 3–1 4–2 1–4 3–1
Los Angeles2–3 3–2 2–3 2–2 4–2 4–1 4–0 3–2 – 1–4 3–2 3–2 2–4 4–0 3–3 4–2 4–2
Milwaukee4–1 4–1 5–0 4–0 5–1 4–1 4–0 5–1 4–1 – 1–4 4–1 4–2 3–1 4–1 6–0 5–1
New York3–3 4–2 6–0 2–2 2–3 4–2 4–0 3–2 2–3 4–1 – 2–4 4–1 3–1 4–1 3–2 2–3
Philadelphia2–4 3–3 2–4 4–0 2–3 5–1 3–1 3–2 2–3 1–4 4–2 – 3–2 4–0 3–2 3–2 3–2
Phoenix4–1 2–3 3–2 3–1 3–3 4–1 4–0 4–2 4–2 2–4 1–4 2–3 – 4–0 2–4 3–2 3–2
Portland2–2 2–2 2–2 6–6 1–3 0–4 10–2 1–3 0–4 1–3 1–3 0–4 0–4 – 0–4 1–3 2–4
San Diego3–2 1–4 2–3 3–1 0–6 3–1 4–0 2–4 3–3 1–4 1–4 2–3 4–2 4–0 – 2–4 5–1
San Francisco3–2 3–2 2–3 3–1 2–4 3–2 3–1 4–1 2–4 0–6 2–3 2–3 2–3 3–1 4–2 – 3–3
Seattle2–3 2–3 2–3 3–1 2–3 4–1 4–0 1–3 2–4 1–5 3–2 2–3 2–3 4–2 1–5 3–3 —

Game log

1970–71 Game log
Date Opponent Score High points Attendance Record
1 October 16 112–115 Jim Barnett (31) 4,273[26] 1–0
2 October 18 133–115 Jim Barnett (26) 6,301[27] 1–1
3 October 20 Cleveland 98–120 Ellis, Petrie (21) 2,709[28] 2–1
4 October 23 111–141 McKenzie, Petrie (19) 9,201[29] 2–2
5 October 24 115–118 Geoff Petrie (38) 3,741 2–3
6 October 25 131–116 Geoff Petrie (26) 3,352[30] 2–4
7 October 27 108–119 Stan McKenzie (27) 3,289[31] 3–4
8 October 30 Seattle 115–104 Jim Barnett (20) 4,344[32] 3–5
9 October 31 Buffalo 102–107 Jim Barnett (38) 6,538[33] 4–5
10 November 3 128–108 Jim Barnett (18) 7,286[34] 4–6
11 November 5 131–135 Jim Barnett (30) 3,593[35] 5–6
12 November 6 San Francisco 110–103 Geoff Petrie (23) 5,597[36] 5–7
13 November 8 125–113 Jim Barnett (40) 10,259[37] 5–8
14 November 10 138–121 Jim Barnett (23) 5,166[38] 5–9
15 November 11 100–114 Geoff Petrie (27) 6,029[39] 5–10
16 November 12 Cleveland 105–103 Jim Barnett (27) 2,173[40] 5–11
17 November 14 Cleveland 116–126 Jim Barnett (29) 4,592[41] 6–11
18 November 16 136–118 Jim Barnett (24) 3,189[42] 6–12
19 November 17 Buffalo 102–101 Geoff Petrie (24) 1,973[43] 6–13
20 November 18 131–146 Jim Barnett (34) 6,670[44] 7–13
21 November 21 Buffalo 112–108 Ellis, Halimon (28) 11,316 8–13
22 November 22 126–104 Stan McKenzie (17) 9,471[45] 8–14
23 November 24 @ Baltimore 104–156 Geoff Petrie (22) 2,606[46] 8–15
24 November 25 @ Boston 115–122 Geoff Petrie (28) 7,573[47] 8–16
25 November 27 @ Cleveland 111–102 Jim Barnett (20) 3,021[48] 9–16
26 November 28 @ Buffalo 95–111 Shaler Halimon (23) 3,321[49] 9–17
27 November 29 @ Milwaukee 111–124 Ellis, Petrie (27) 9,849[50] 9–18
28 December 1 San Diego 120–114 Jim Barnett (27) 4,178[51] 9–19
29 December 4 Phoenix 126–121 Geoff Petrie (33) 3,927[52] 9–20
30 December 6 @ Los Angeles 120–131 LeRoy Ellis (29) 8,549[53] 9–21
31 December 8 @ New York 121–139 Geoff Petrie (30) 16,774[54] 9–22
32 December 9 @ Cleveland 109–102 Barnett, Petrie (25) 2,022[55] 10–22
33 December 11 @ Buffalo 120–105 Geoff Petrie (25) 2,176[56] 11–22
34 December 12 @ Atlanta 101–107 Jim Barnett (33) 5,976[57] 11–23
35 December 15 111–103 Jim Barnett (20) 4,084[58] 11–24
36 December 18 San Francisco 122–118 Geoff Petrie (23) 7,683[59] 11–25
37 December 19 San Diego 118–108 LeRoy Ellis (25) 5,746[60] 11–26
38 December 20 134–132 (OT) Jim Barnett (31) 4,001[61] 11–27
39 December 26 @ Phoenix 103–115 Geoff Petrie (32) 6,102[62] 11–28
40 December 27 Boston 123–135 Geoff Petrie (31) 7,657[63] 12–28
41 January 1 @ Seattle 118–121 Geoff Petrie (40) 9,012[64] 12–29
42 January 2 Chicago 136–113 Geoff Petrie (32) 5,101[65] 12–30
43 January 4 @ Cleveland 119–106 Geoff Petrie (39) 1,737[66] 13–30
44 January 5 Boston 124–120 Geoff Petrie (28) 5,364[67] 14–30
45 January 6 @ Cincinnati 128–133 (OT) Geoff Petrie (32) 2,279[68] 14–31
46 January 8 @ Chicago 113–105 Geoff Petrie (27) 5,116[69] 15–31
47 January 9 New York 96–114 Jim Barnett (32) 11,808[70] 16–31
48 January 14 Buffalo 113–119 Geoff Petrie (23) 1,339 16–32
49 January 19 @ Chicago 111–123 LeRoy Ellis (27) 7,511[71] 16–33
50 January 20 @ Buffalo 106–126 Jim Barnett (35) 1,348[72] 16–34
51 January 22 @ Detroit 123–112 Geoff Petrie (28) 6,932[73] 17–34
52 January 23 @ Milwaukee 117–142 Dale Schlueter (20) 10,746[74] 17–35
53 January 24 @ Buffalo 111–123 Geoff Petrie (28) 3,067[75] 17–36
54 January 27 @ Cleveland 104–118 Geoff Petrie (29) 1,823[76] 17–37
55 January 29 Phoenix 131–122 Jim Barnett (27) 5,877[77] 17–38
56 January 31 @ Los Angeles 120–133 Barnett, Ellis (24) 11,018[78] 17–39
57 February 2 Milwaukee 111–123 Jim Barnett (27) 9,040[79] 18–39
58 February 4 Atlanta 123–137 LeRoy Ellis (27) 8,616[80] 19–39
59 February 5 San Francisco 117–123 Geoff Petrie (25) 5,628[81] 20–39
60 February 7 Cleveland 103–112 Geoff Petrie (24) 7,743[82] 21–39
61 February 12 Seattle 125–137 Geoff Petrie (43) 7,313[83] 22–39
62 February 16 Cincinnati 102–109 Geoff Petrie (31) 9,300[84] 22–40
63 February 17 @ Seattle 126–130 Geoff Petrie (26) 6,679[85] 22–41
64 February 18 Los Angeles 136–114 Geoff Petrie (36) 11,457[86] 22–42
65 February 20 Philadelphia 118–105 LeRoy Ellis (33) 6,970[87] 22–43
66 February 21 Cleveland 105–123 Geoff Petrie (38) 6,037[88] 23–43
67 February 23 @ Philadelphia 113–119 Geoff Petrie (43) 5,986[89] 23–44
68 February 24 @ Atlanta 107–118 Jim Barnett (26) 6,739[90] 23–45
69 February 26 @ Baltimore 97–114 Geoff Petrie (28) 9,773[91] 23–46
70 February 27 @ New York 102–113 Geoff Petrie (25) 19,500[92] 23–47
71 March 2 @ Detroit 122–128 Geoff Petrie (41) 2,827[93] 23–48
72 March 3 Philadelphia 104–120 Jim Barnett (19) 9,080[94] 23–49
73 March 5 Cincinnati 111–117 Geoff Petrie (25) 2,098[95] 23–50
74 March 7 @ San Diego 121–135 Geoff Petrie (40) 5,375[96] 23–51
75 March 8 Buffalo 114–98 Geoff Petrie (20) 4,785[97] 23–52
76 March 11 Baltimore 118–136 Geoff Petrie (30) 6,262[98] 24–52
77 March 12 Detroit 133–129 Geoff Petrie (33) 6,962[99] 24–53
78 March 14 Buffalo 112–122 Geoff Petrie (21) 6,727[100] 25–53
79 March 19 Seattle 128–135 Geoff Petrie (46) 11,140[101] 26–53
80 March 20 @ Buffalo 132–129 (OT) Geoff Petrie (31) 8,123[102] 27–53
81 March 21 @ Cleveland 113–110 Geoff Petrie (23) 3,790[103] 28–53
82 March 23 @ Cleveland 114–112 Geoff Petrie (37) 6,422[104] 29–53
Footnotes

Transactions

Media

On September 13, 1970, the Trail Blazers announced that KPTV would broadcast 12 road games (all in color) during their inaugural season. Jimmy Jones was Portland's play-by-play announcer on television.[127]

Awards and honors

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Geoff who? and Mod Todd . Sports Illustrated . Carry . Peter . November 2, 1970 . 66.
  2. News: Barnett, Petrie pace Blazers to first win . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon) . Cawood . Neil . October 17, 1970 . 3B.
  3. News: Blazers win their debut . The Bulletin . (Bend, Oregon) . UPI . October 17, 1970 . 9.
  4. http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/portland/blazers.html Portland Trail Blazers (1970–Present)
  5. News: Blazers bill Eugene game . 9 March 2021 . Albany Democrat-Herald . Associated Press . 16 February 1971 . Albany, Oregon . 14.
  6. Web site: 1970-71 Portland Trail Blazers Schedule and Results . Basketball-Reference.com . 9 March 2021.
  7. Web site: Bill Cain - Hall of Fame Class of 2002 . cyclones.com . Iowa State University . 17 March 2021.
  8. News: Strode . George . Jim Penix Finally At Home At BG State University . 8 November 2022 . The Circleville Herald . Associated Press . 26 February 1970 . Circleville, Ohio . 15.
  9. News: McCoy . Hal . Kent State Tonight; Flyers Return From South . 17 March 2021 . Dayton Daily News . 18 February 1970 . Dayton, Ohio . 16.
  10. News: Flyer MVP award to George Janky . 17 March 2021 . The Journal Herald . 25 March 1970 . Dayton, Ohio . 16.
  11. Web site: 1969-70 Men's Basketball Roster; Doug Boyd . GoFrogs.com . Texas Christian University . 8 November 2022.
  12. Web site: Doug Boyd . Sports-Reference.com . Sports Reference LLC . 8 November 2022.
  13. News: Billy Gaskins Inks Trail Blazer Pact . 17 March 2021 . The Capital Journal . Associated Press . 6 June 1970 . Salem, Oregon . 12.
  14. Web site: Israel Oliver . Baseball-Reference.com . Sports Reference LLC . 8 November 2022.
  15. News: Zitrin . Richard . KSU at BG; title hopes on line . 8 November 2022 . Kent Daily Kent Stater . 14 January 1970 . Kent, Ohio . 8.
  16. News: Loggers, Wildcats Top List . 8 November 2022 . The Daily Chronicle . Associated Press . 17 March 1970 . Centralia, Washington . 8.
  17. News: Nelson . Jim . Alex Boyd's last game evokes opposing reactions . 8 November 2022 . Reno Gazette-Journal . 7 March 1970 . Reno, Nevada . 7.
  18. News: Slow Start Hurts SIU . 8 November 2022 . Alton Evening Telegraph . 12 December 1968 . Alton, Illinois . 41.
  19. Web site: Portland Trail Blazers Draft Picks . basketball-reference.com . 3 July 2019.
  20. http://www.nba.com/bobcats/news/draft_central_expansion_alltime_results.html BOBCATS: All-Time Expansion Draft Results
  21. https://www.basketball-reference.com/ Player information from Basketball Reference
  22. News: Trail Blazers Open Drills . 16 April 2021 . Corvallis Gazette-Times . Associated Press . 15 September 1970 . Corvallis, Oregon . 15.
  23. News: Trail Blazers report to 1st training camp . 16 April 2021 . Albany Democrat-Herald . 15 September 1970 . Albany, Oregon . 11.
  24. News: Blazers Cut Pair . 16 April 2021 . Corvallis Gazette-Times . Associated Press . 22 September 1970 . Corvallis, Oregon . 19.
  25. Web site: Harlem Globetrotters Rosters . nasljerseys.com . 16 April 2021.
  26. News: Blazers 115, Cavaliers 112 . 4 November 2022 . Philadelphia Daily News . 17 October 1970 . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . 35.
  27. News: McFarland . Bill . Havlichek-Led Celtics Dump Blazers 133-115 . 4 November 2022 . The World . United Press International . 19 October 1970 . Coos Bay, Oregon . 13.
  28. News: Blazers 120, Cavaliers 98 . 4 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 21 October 1970 . Spokane, Washington . 15.
  29. News: Sonics 141, Blazers 111 . 4 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 25 October 1970 . Spokane, Washington . 18.
  30. News: Bulls Club Blazers in 131-116 Go . 4 November 2022 . Statesman Journal . Associated Press . 26 October 1970 . Salem . 14.
  31. News: Blazers 119, Beaves 108 . 4 November 2022 . Tri-City Herald . 28 October 1970 . Pasco, Washington . 19.
  32. News: Sonics Burn Blazers . 4 November 2022 . Chicago Tribune . Associated Press . 31 October 1970 . Chicago, Illinois . 63.
  33. News: Barnett Leads . 4 November 2022 . The News Tribune . Associated Press . 1 November 1970 . Tacoma, Washington . 68.
  34. News: Crombie . Al . Record crowd watch fiesty 'Blazers stumble . 4 November 2022 . The Columbian . 4 November 1970 . Vancouver, Washington . 17.
  35. News: Trail Blazers Stun Bullets By 135-131 . 4 November 2022 . The Baltimore Sun . 6 November 1970 . Baltimore, Maryland . 23.
  36. News: Warriors 110, Blazers 103 . 4 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 7 November 1970 . Spokane, Washington . 13.
  37. News: Knicks 125, Blazers 113 . 4 November 2022 . Tri-City Herald . 9 November 1970 . Pasco, Washington . 15.
  38. News: Crombie . Al . Cold spell dooms Blazers bid, 138-121 . 4 November 2022 . The Columbian . 11 November 1970 . Vancouver, Washington . 14.
  39. News: Suns 114, Blazers 100 . 4 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 12 November 1970 . Spokane, Washington . 18.
  40. News: Lowitt . Bruce . Cleveland Finally Wins; Cazzie Russell Injured . 4 November 2022 . The News Tribune . Associated Press . 13 November 1970 . Tacoma, Washington . 23.
  41. News: Blazers 126, Cavs 116 . 4 November 2022 . Independent . 15 November 1970 . Long Beach, California . 54.
  42. News: Rockets 136, Blazers 118 . 4 November 2022 . Philadelphia Daily News . 17 November 1970 . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . 59.
  43. News: Braves 102, Blazers 101 . 4 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 18 November 1970 . Tacoma, Washington . 52.
  44. News: Blazers 146, Hawks 131 . 4 November 2022 . Tri-City Herald . 19 November 1970 . Pasco, Washington . 30.
  45. News: Bucks 126, Blazers 104 . 5 November 2022 . Sun-Tattler . 23 November 1970 . Hollywood, Florida . 17.
  46. News: Bullets 156, Blazers 104 . 5 November 2022 . The Miami News . 25 November 1970 . Miami, Florida . 18.
  47. News: Celtics 122, Blazers 115 . 5 November 2022 . Tri-City Herald . 26 November 1970 . Pasco, Washington . 26.
  48. News: Blazers 111, Cavaliers 102 . 5 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 28 November 1970 . Tacoma, Washington . 14.
  49. News: Braves 111, Blazers 95 . 5 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 29 November 1970 . Spokane, Washington . 5.
  50. News: Bucks 124, Blazers 111 . 5 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 30 November 1970 . Tacoma, Washington . 12.
  51. News: Rockets 120, Blazers 114 . 5 November 2022 . Tri-City Herald . 2 December 1970 . Pasco, Washington . 17.
  52. News: Suns 126, Blazers 121 . 5 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 5 December 1970 . Tacoma, Washington . 15.
  53. News: Lakers 131, Blazers 120 . 5 November 2022 . St. Louis Post-Dispatch . 7 December 1970 . St. Louis, Missouri . 17.
  54. News: Knicks 139, Blazers 121 . 5 November 2022 . Philadelphia Daily News . 9 December 1970 . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . 56.
  55. News: Blazers 106, Cavs 102 . 5 November 2022 . Tucson Daily Citizen . 10 December 1970 . Tucson, Arizona . 34.
  56. News: Blazers 120, Braves 105 . 5 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 12 December 1970 . Spokane, Washington . 2.
  57. News: Hawks 107, Blazers 104 . 6 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 13 December 1970 . Spokane, Washington . 46.
  58. News: Pistons 111, Blazers 103 . 6 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 16 December 1970 . Tacoma, Washington . 49.
  59. News: Warriors 122, Blazers 118 . 7 November 2022 . Tucson Daily Citizen . 19 December 1970 . Tucson, Arizona . 14.
  60. News: Finch . Phil . Warriors Run Out of Rallies . 7 November 2022 . The San Francisco Examiner . 20 December 1970 . San Francisco, California . 41.
  61. News: 76ers-Blazers . 7 November 2022 . The Record . 21 December 1970 . Hackensack, New Jersey . 40.
  62. News: Suns 115, Blazers 103 . 7 November 2022 . Press-Telegram . 27 December 1970 . Long Beach, California . 50.
  63. News: Blazers 135, Celtics 123 . 7 November 2022 . St. Louis Post-Dispatch . 28 December 1970 . St. Louis, Missouri . 49.
  64. News: Sonics 121, Blazers 118 . 7 November 2022 . Philadelphia Daily News . 2 January 1971 . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . 29.
  65. News: Bulls 136, Blazers 113 . 7 November 2022 . Independent . 3 January 1971 . Long Beach, California . 58.
  66. News: Blazers 116, Cavs 106 . 7 November 2022 . Tri-City Herald . 5 January 1971 . Pasco, Washington . 11.
  67. News: 76ers 97, Warriors 92 . 7 November 2022 . Orlando Evening Star . 6 January 1971 . Orlando, Florida . 36.
  68. News: Royals 133, Blazers 123 . 7 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 7 January 1971 . Spokane, Washington . 12.
  69. News: Blazers 113, Bulls 105 . 7 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 9 January 1971 . Tacoma, Washington . 12.
  70. News: Blazers 114-96 . 7 November 2022 . The San Francisco Examiner . 10 January 1970 . San Francisco, California . 42.
  71. News: Bulls Outlast Blazers, 123-111 . 7 November 2022 . The Troy Record . Associated Press . 20 January 1971 . Troy, New York . 30.
  72. News: Braves 126, Blazers 106 . 8 November 2022 . St. Louis Post-Dispatch . 21 January 1971 . St. Louis, Missouri . 22.
  73. News: Blazers 123, Pistons 112 . 8 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 23 January 1971 . Tacoma, Washington . 12.
  74. News: Bucks 142, Blazers 117 . 8 November 2022 . Press-Telegram . 24 January 1971 . Long Beach, California . 50.
  75. News: Braves 123, Blazers 111 . 8 November 2022 . Tri-City Herald . 25 January 1971 . Pasco, Washington . 11.
  76. News: Cavs 118, Blazers 104 . 8 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 28 January 1971 . Spokane, Washington . 5.
  77. News: Suns 131, Blazers 122 . 9 November 2022 . Philadelphia Daily News . 30 January 1971 . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . 32.
  78. News: Lakers 133, Blazers 120 . 9 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 1 February 1971 . Spokane, Washington . 4.
  79. News: Blazers Get Ovation From Blazers Fans . 9 November 2022 . Times Colonist . Associated Press . Victoria, British Columbia . 14.
  80. News: Blazers 137, Hawks 123 . 9 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 5 February 1971 . Tacoma, Washington . 16.
  81. News: Blazers 123, Warriors 117 . 9 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 6 February 1971 . Spokane, Washington . 4.
  82. News: Blazers 112, Cavs 103 . 9 November 2022 . Tri-City Herald . 8 February 1971 . Pasco, Washington . 17.
  83. News: Blazers 137, Sonics 125 . 9 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 13 February 1971 . Spokane, Washington . 12.
  84. News: Royals 109, Blazers 103 . 9 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 17 February 1971 . Tacoma, Washington . 38.
  85. News: Blazers-Sonic . 9 November 2022 . The Record . 18 February 1971 . Hackensack, New Jersey . 53.
  86. News: Lakers 136, Blazers 114 . 9 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 19 February 1971 . Tacoma, Washington . 20.
  87. News: 76ers 118, Blazers 105 . 9 November 2022 . Independent . 21 February 1971 . Long Beach, California . 44.
  88. News: Blazers 123, Cavs 105 . 9 November 2022 . Tri-City Herald . 22 February 1971 . Pasco, Washington . 14.
  89. News: Blazers-76ers . 9 November 2022 . The Record . 24 February 1971 . Hackensack, New Jersey . 57.
  90. News: Hawks 118, Blazers 107 . 9 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 25 February 1971 . Tacoma, Washington . 52.
  91. News: Bullets 114, Blazers 97 . 9 November 2022 . Independent . 27 February 1971 . Long Beach, California . 20.
  92. News: Knicks 113, Blazers 103 . 9 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 28 February 1971 . Spokane, Washington . 4.
  93. News: Pistons 128, Blazers 122 . 9 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 3 March 1971 . Tacoma, Washington . 35.
  94. News: 76ers Blast Trail Blazers Stay 2 1/2 Ahead of Celtics . 9 November 2022 . The Philadelphia Inquirer . 4 March 1971 . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . 32.
  95. News: Blazers Fall Again . 9 November 2022 . The Capital Journal . Associated Press . 6 March 1971 . Salem, Oregon . 14.
  96. News: Rockets 135, Blazers 121 . 9 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 8 March 1971 . Tacoma, Washington . 15.
  97. News: Braves 114, Blazers 98 . 9 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 9 March 1971 . Spokane, Washington . 11.
  98. News: Blazers 136, Bullets 118 . 9 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 12 March 1971 . Spokane, Washington . 19.
  99. News: Pistons 133, Blazers 127 . 9 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 13 March 1971 . Tacoma, Washington . 12.
  100. News: Blazers 122, Braves 112 . 9 November 2022 . Tri-City Herald . 15 March 1971 . Pasco, Washington . 16.
  101. News: Portland's Petrie Sabotages Sonics . 9 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 20 March 1971 . Tacoma, Washington . 9.
  102. News: Blazers 132, Braves 129 . 9 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 21 March 1971 . Spokane, Washington . 32.
  103. News: Blazers 113, Cavs 110 . 9 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 22 March 1971 . Spokane, Washington . 10.
  104. News: Blazers 114, Cavs 112 . 9 November 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 24 March 1971 . Spokane, Washington . 12.
  105. News: Simmonds . John . Warriors Nip Trail Blazers . 4 November 2022 . Oakland Tribune . 25 October 1970 . Oakland, California . 49.
  106. News: Warriors vs. 76ers Tonight . 6 November 2022 . The Times . 19 December 1970 . San Mateo, California . 21.
  107. News: Green . Ranny . Key Foul Helpful; Hayes Too Much For Seattle . 5 November 2022 . The News Tribune . 22 November 1970 . Tacoma, Washington . 66.
  108. News: Twinbill at San Diego; Warriors Win Opener . 6 November 2022 . The Tribune . United Press International . 19 December 1970 . Scranton, Pennsylvania . 14.
  109. News: Heisler . Mark . Trail Blazers Stun Celtics As Jeff Petrie Tallies 28 . 7 November 2022 . The Philadelphia Inquirer . 6 January 1971 . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . 23.
  110. News: Matthews . Bob . 3 Guards Help Braves Top Blazers . 7 November 2022 . Democrat and Chronicle . 15 January 1971 . Rochester, New York . 40.
  111. News: State; Basketball . 9 November 2022 . Lincoln Journal Star . 5 March 1971 . Lincoln, Nebraska . 19.
  112. News: Trail Blazers Sign Petrie . 9 March 2021 . Corvallis Gazette-Times . Associated Press . 28 March 1970 . Corvallis, Oregon.
  113. News: Trailblazers sign Gilmore . 9 March 2021 . The Capital Journal . Associated Press . 2 April 1970 . Salem, Oregon . 39.
  114. News: Blazers Sign Draft Choices . 9 March 2021 . The World . United Press International . 7 April 1970 . Coos Bay, Oregon . 10.
  115. News: Blazers tab Todd as 1st hoop boss . 9 March 2021 . Albany Democrat-Herald . Associated Press . 22 April 1970 . Albany, Oregon . 18.
  116. News: Inman Takes Blazers Job . 9 March 2021 . The Capital Journal . Associated Press . 28 April 1970. Salem, Oregon. 13.
  117. News: Blazers Sign Boyd . 9 March 2021 . Statesman-Journal . 1 May 1970 . Salem, Oregon . 21.
  118. News: Barnett, Ellis Go To Blazers . 9 March 2021 . The Capital Journal . 11 May 1970 . Salem, Oregon . 25.
  119. News: Adelman Puts Name On Blazers Contract . 17 March 2021 . The Capital Journal . Associated Press . 12 August 1970 . Salem, Oregon . 33.
  120. News: Riley Signs With Portland Blazers . 17 March 2021 . Statesman-Journal . Associated Press . 20 August 1970 . Salem, Oregon . 42.
  121. Web site: 1970-71 Portland Trail Blazers Transactions . Basketball-Reference.com . 9 March 2021.
  122. News: Barnett Inks With Blazers . 17 March 2021 . Statesman-Journal . Associated Press . 12 September 1970 . Salem, Oregon . 14.
  123. News: Blazers cut Cain, Robinson Monday . 17 March 2021 . Albany Democrat-Herald . 22 September 1970 . Albany, Oregon . 15.
  124. News: Blazer Waived . 17 March 2021 . The Capital Journal . United Press International . 26 September 1970 . Salem, Oregon . 17.
  125. News: Blazers Cut Kennedy . 17 March 2021 . Statesman-Journal . Associated Press . 1 October 1970 . Salem, Oregon . 14.
  126. News: Portland Cagers Give Up Center . 6 March 2021 . Tucson Citizen . Associated Press . 23 October 1970 . Tucson, Arizona . 35.
  127. News: KPTV to Air Local Sports . 16 April 2021 . Statesman Journal . 13 September 1970 . Salem, Oregon . 45.

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