For those with access to NBC Sports Northwest, it wasn’t a big deal. They simply flipped channels and tuned in to the local broadcast, enjoying two dramatic and entertaining Blazers victories. But for those without access to the regional network, it was a crushing reality. So what the heck was going on? It turns out, according to a team source, the rare blackout was the result of broadcast negotiations that preceded the return of the NBA in the bubble and contractual obligations with NBC Sports Northwest.