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Randolph makes his way to frontThe Portland Trail Blazers finally came up big against the Mavericks by going big. Rather than continue to plug holes in a depleted backcourt, Blazers coach Maurice Cheeks elected to start 6-9 Zach Randolph in Game 4. In person, Randolph looks closer to 6-6, but he played much bigger in a 98-79 win Sunday in the Rose Garden. Randolph had 25 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Blazers. Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Anderson has surgeryThe Associated Press reports that Blazers guard Derek Anderson is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on his left knee. An MRI Thursday revealed that Anderson had torn the medial meniscus in his left knee. The injury occurred three minutes into Game 2 of their playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks. Anderson has surgery Saturday to repair the torn cartilage. The surgery was performed by team physician DR. Don Roberts. There isn't a timetable set for his return as of now. Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Anderson out; Pippen could playBlazers guard Derek Anderson is out indefinitely due to torn cartilage in his left knee according to Anne M. Peterson of the associated press. "All I know is that I talked to D.A. last night. He has a meniscus tear and is out indefinitely," Blazers coach Maurice Cheeks said at Friday morning's shoot-around. It is unknown if Anderson will need surgery to repair the knee or not. Meanwhile, Scottie Pippen is feeling better, but is unsure if he will play in Game 4 of the Blazer series against the Mavericks. "I'm feeling better," he said. "But I can't say that I'm ready to go." The Blazers trail the series 3-0. Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Mavericks Apr 2003 Archive
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