CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Portland Trail Blazers entered Saturday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the midst of a brutal stretch, having lost eight of their last 10 games. As if the contest against the reigning Eastern Conference champs wasn't challenging enough, the Blazers stepped on the court with their best player, All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, sitting in a snazzy red jacket as he continues to battle a foot injury.
Just as expected, the game was a rout, with benches getting cleared midway through the fourth quarter.
Only the Cavs were the team waving the white flag early, losing to the Blazers, 105-76.