Miller has become my favorite Blazer to watch. He's all grit and he knows how to play the game like very few others do. I hope you guys were able to catch his post game interview on TNT last night. David Aldridge spoke with him about the suspension and followed it up by wishing Andre another successful 632 consecutive games. Miller's reply: "Exactly."

His age may not fit the team's timeline but I'm beginning to wonder how big a factor that really is. I always liked his game, but at the time of the signing I thought the Blazers picked him up too far into the twilight of his career. He went ahead and proved me wrong up to this point and I'd be happy to see him continue to do that for several more years.

One last thing. I'm fine with the league suspending him leading up to any critical game if this is how he responds. He flat out abused the Magic. How about that give and go with him and Camby. I think in the second quarter? Hits Camby with the pass in the corner as he's crossing the timeline, never stops moving toward the basket, and gets it back on the run for the easy 2. I love to see plays like that.

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.