The NBA announced its top three finalists for each of its major NBA Awards on Friday, but no Portland Trail Blazers were among the finalists. Head coach Terry Stotts had a strong case for Coach of the Year, but the finalists for that award are Doc Rivers, Mike Budenholzer and Michael Malone. Damian Lillard just recorded an MVP-worthy season, but instead one of Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden or Paul George will take the home award.
Perhaps a season-winning buzzer-beater over one finalist, and a seven-games series win over another finalist will help Lillard and Stotts cope with their snubs.