Glossary of key words; Index; Informative sidebars; Suggested websites; Table of contents; photo caption; website Introduce basketball fans to the extraordinary history of NBA's Portland Blazers with a photo-laden narrative of their greatest successes. Beginning with the franchise's early years, readers get a highlight of the team's superstars and memorable seasons, as well as its 1977 championship title. A colorful layout drives home the action and sidebars capture unforgettable moments and players, like Bill Walton and Clyde "The Glide" Dexter. Middle grade sports fans experience their favorite basketball teams like never before in this Creative Sports series. Includes table of contents, captions, and an index.