article_snippet: last season, Portland reached the Western Conference semi-finals for the first time since 2000 - before losing to eventual champions the San Antonio Spurs in five games.
article_snippet: and Portland Trail Blazers are set to qualify for the post-season play-offs once more.
article_snippet: Terry Stotts' side currently sit fourth in the Western Conference standings having won 44 and lost 25 matches this season.
article_snippet: I think the Portland team that lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the semi-finals last season is probably a little bit better than last year as far as experience goes, from the guys we had being in those moments last year.
article_snippet: The 29-year-old (left) has helped the Trail Blazers to sit fourth in the Western Conference standings at present .
highlights_snippet: Portland Trail Blazers currently sit fourth in the Western Conference .
  
highlights_snippet: Portland reached the semi-finals for the first time since 2000, last season .
  