The Blazers are heading out on the road for the next 5 games to play the Pistons, Knicks, Wizards, Celtics and Raptors.

Obviously we're looking at a couple tough ones in Detroit and Boston, and potential plums in NY and DC. The Toronto game intrigues me since I haven't seen enough of the Raptors to have much of an idea what to expect.

What are your expectations for this road swing? What will you be looking for from the Blazers to be able to come back home following a successful trip?

The international teams are fighting a close race to see who has the ugliest frontcourt. The frontrunners are Argentina with the ugly twins, and Spain with the Gasol brothers. I think Marc Gasol may even play the part of the Geico caveman on TV. Is it enough to overtake the Argentinians who can't afford haircuts?

Just so this post isn't entirely useless, I have to point out how Scola is outworking team USA in the first half in the paint.