CONTACT:  John Christensen,
           Jim Taylor

January 10, 1997

TRAIL BLAZERS SUSPEND ROBINSON FOR ONE GAME

 The Portland Trail Blazers announced Friday that forward Clifford   
Robinson has been suspended for one game for actions that occurred   
during, and after, the Trail Blazers loss to the Miami Heat Wednesday   
night.  The suspension will take place Tuesday, when the Trail Blazers   
host the Detroit Pistons at the Rose Garden (7 p.m.).

 "We've been very pleased with Clifford's approach to this season," said   
head coach P.J. Carlesimo.  "We look forward to his return to the active   
roster Thursday in Los Angeles."

 Robinson is Portland's second-leading scorer, averaging 15.7 points, 3.5   
rebounds, 3.1 assists and 38.7 minutes per game with a .422 field goal   
percentage in 35 appearances.

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John Christensen <johnc@ripcity.com>
Chuck Charnquist <chuckc@ripcity.com>

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