This is Damian Lillard’s Signature Series - a podcast by SB Nation

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast, Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look at the last two games against the OKC Thunder and what it means for the Blazers as they look to clinch in Game 5. Danny is actually optimistic, which is terrifying, and Tara tries to temper Danny's expectations- will she be successful? Praising Damian Lillard, breaking down pick and roll changes, the arrival of Moe Harkless, Russell Westbrook being all talk, and much, much more on this week's episode!
Intro
Opening Comments
Feeling good about the Blazers right now
1:30 Businessman like manner
4:00 I'm glad that the sweep bothered them and motivates them even today
6:00 Tara doesn't want to overreact just yet
6:45 This Thunder team looks a lot like the Blazers last year
8:00 Strongly held beliefs!
8:50 Is Schroder trying to be Pat Beverly Jr.?
9:50 So many classic moments from Damian Lillard in this series
11:00 Has Lillard been the best player in the playoffs so far?
12:30 Can we say Dame and CJ can play together now?
13:30 This has been CJ's best performance to date
14:00 CJ has elevated his game 
16:00 Danny makes a false claim about Aminu- Aminu is all things awesome and Danny regrets mixing Chief up with Zach Collins. 
18:20 The Blazers are struggling around the rim and it's not clear why. 
20:00 Dame has been fantastic getting to the rim
21:00 Game 3 recap - Russell Westbrook & Paul George get one!
22:00 Ranking storylines for the playoffs- Dame's play, Stotts game plan and defensive intensity
23:00 Dame and the Blazers being aggressive and going for steals
26:00 Moe Harkless has been fantastic on the defensive end on ball, off ball, helping and everywhere in between. 
29:00 Maybe looking ahead to a match up with San Antonio or Denver... MAYBE
32:00 Things, in a weird way seem to be lining up for the Blazers
34:00 Moe Harkless looks like he's having fun and everyone loves it
38:30 Blazers shooting doesn't make a ton of sense right now, will it hold?
41:00 Tara is loving isolation basketball
44:00 Slight tweaks in the pick & roll that are paying off big time
Closing Comments
Outro
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