Damian Lillard probably won’t suit up. Championship aspirations—or even playoffs aspirations—will be put on hold. The lineup will be less, “Who’s Who” than, “Who’s That?” when the Portland Trail Blazers face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, March 28th. But that evening will be special, nonetheless.
Thanks to donations from readers and fans, Blazer’s Edge will be sending 1,753 kids and chaperones to the Moda Center that night. Most of these participants wouldn’t get to see the Blazers play in person under normal circumstances. On the 28th, they will. No matter what the situation or opponent, the upper rafters of the arena will be filled with cheering, stomping, happy young fans, all rooting for the Blazers to WIN!