Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
We didn’t know it at the time, but 11 years ago, two of the greatest to ever wear a Portland Trail Blazers uniform put on an unforgettable Christmas duel. Here, we reminisce on Brandon Roy and Carmelo Anthony’s 2009 battle.
For a team sporting a near-flawless 14-4 record on Christmas Day — and the NBA’s second-best win percentage — it’s been quite a while since the Portland Trail Blazers have been able to create a Yuletide moment. Tomorrow’s lineup will mark the third consecutive year that the Blazers were omitted from the marquee slate.