Dustin and I talk about the preseason, what things we have noticed in the games, are what we see in preseason telling for the regular season, where we see the other teams in the West, and we answer fan questions!   Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.

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Blazers 2021-2022 Season Preview

The boys are back! Dustin and I talk about the latest trade for Larry Nance, what his fit is, are we trading too many first-round picks, and starting the regular season strong might make or break the Blazers.

Blazers Bolster Defense With Addition of Nance Jr

On my first solo show, I talked about the NBA Draft, NBA Free Agency, Summer League, Anfernee Simons, and Nassir Little taking that next step!   Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.

Blazers Offseason Recap

Dustin and I talk about the Blazers Offseason, coaching decisions, our feelings on Neil Olshey, team building, the draft, and many more! Our sponsor, Classic Court Tiles, use HOLYBACKBOARD22 at checkout Follow the show @dasage, @DHawes22 @HolyBackboard    

*Record Scratch* You’re Probably Wondering How We Got Here

Dustin and I talk about the firing of Terry Stotts, what skills are we looking for from the future head coach,  building a skilled and diverse coaching staff, Damian Lillard, Jusuf Nurkic, answered some fan questions, and coaching prospect we would love the Blazers to interview.

Uncertainty Reigns Over Rip City

We talk about the last game of the Blazers Nuggets series,  gave our opinions on the quotes the Blazers players gave, Blazers management picking a path, answered fan questions, and talked about the future. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22. 

It’s Time for Portland to Pick a Path

Dustin and I talk about game five in the Blazers series, Damian Lillard's superhero performance, the disappointing result, answered fan questions and we predicted game six Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.

Game 6: Win or Go Home

Dustin and I talk about the Game four victory for the Trail Blazers, the effort defensively, Norman Powell's big game, attacking matchups, predicted game five, fan questions, and our favorite dim sum dishes.   Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.

Powell's Offensive Punch Powers Portland

Dustin and I talk about Game Three of the Blazers Nuggets series, the pros, and cons of the Blazers performance, outworking the Nuggets previewed game four of the series, and talked about what sauce we enjoy the most.   Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.

Game 4- Time for Ripcity to Make Our Stand

Dustin and I talk about the disappointing game two of the Blazers Nuggets series, what part of our strategy failed, what changes do the Blazers need to make, our secondary options not producing enough, answered fan questions, and predicted game three of the series.

Game 3- Who is Gonna Take the Weight?

Dustin and I discuss the Blazers victory vs. Denver in the Mile-high city. Attacking dribble creation mismatches, the production of our bench, how well the Blazers defended Jokic, answered fan questions, and predicted the game. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.

Game 1 Portland vs Denver

Tara Bowen-Biggs joins Dustin and me on this episode of the Holy Backboard. How are the Blazers going to defend the Nuggets best players, who are the X-factors on both teams, what players will surprise us with their plays this round, which player or coach is dealing with the most pressure, we made our predictions for this round and the rest of the playoffs. Follow our guest @tcbbiggs and us @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.

2021 Portland Trail Blazers Playoff Preview

Dustin and I talked about the games from the last week, Dame's performance in the 4th quarter in the Suns game, CJ's high level of play, how to get Norman Powell the ball more, and how to attack the Denver Nuggets. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Dame, CJ Have Portland Peaking at the Right Time

Dustin and I talked about the last week of Trail Blazers basketball, the health of our players, our three-guard lineup, expectations, who would be our preferred playoff matchup, who is our most likely matchup, answered fan question, and predicted the last games of the regular season. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.

Jockeying for Playoff Position

Dustin and I talk about the Blazers' winning streak this week, the rotations, players fit with one another, answered fan questions, and predicted the games for this week's slate of games. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.

Jekyll and Hyde Blazers Strike.. Again

A weekly Portland Trail Blazers centric NBA podcast, hosted by Dustin Hawes and Dillon Sage.

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