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The Late Shift Blog is daily recap of all things NBA by Rodney Fisher We are back! The 2016-17 NBA Season opened just as the season ended...with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tonight was the city of Cleveland's biggest sports night in history. The Cavs raise a championship banner while the Indians start the World Series a few blocks away. LeBron James celebrates his third ring with a triple-double performance (19 points, 11 boards, 14 assists) as the Cavs rout the New York Knicks 117-88. Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 29 points. For the Knicks, the trio of Kristaps Porzingis, Carmelo Anthony, and Derrick Rose were the only players in double digits for points. Joakim Noah played 19 minutes with 0 points and 0 blocks. So much for the new and improved... Nothing is for Certain So, the Golden State Warriors open the season with a 29 point LOSS to the San Antonio Spurs. Kevin Durant and Steph Curry had 27 and 26, but my sleeper pick for MVP Kawhi Leonard had a...

Damian Lillard hits game-winner over Rockets. Portland will advance in the playoffs. Photo credit NBA  In case you did not stay up late enough last night to watch the Portland Trailblazers vs Houston Rockets game, here is your chance to see the biggest shot of the NBA Playoffs so far. With less than a second left in regulation, Damian Lillard sinks a deep three-pointer to give the Trailblazers their first playoff series win in 14 years. by  +Rodney Fisher

Portland Trailblazers are not just a top team in the West, but they are a true championship contender. Photo credit NBA  by +Rodney Fisher   How does an NBA team go from ending the season with a 13-game losing streak to a 31-9 record at the midway point of the next season? The Portland Trailblazers with second-year head coach Terry Stotts have figured it out.