Brandon Roy Returns, Boosts Blazers in Game 4 Win Over Suns

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PORTLAND, Ore. -- It all came down to the sweater vs. the jacket.



That was the decision at hand in the Roy household on Friday night, when Brandon was exchanging endless text messages with Portland coach Nate McMillan about whether he would play against Phoenix the following day and his fiancee, Tiana Bardwell, was waiting for the final word about her man's wardrobe.



"We were trying to see if I should have him dress in a jacket or just a sweater because you have to have a jacket to sit on the bench," Bardwell told FanHouse.



He wore the sweater, but not for long.



It would be replaced by a jersey before tipoff, with Roy pulling the stunner and taking the court just eight days after having arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in the Blazers' riveting 96-87 win that tied the first round series 2-2.



And with all due respect to NBA Supermen Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard, Roy's jersey may as well have had an 'S' emblazoned across his chest.



As sports moments go, this was nothing short of heroic.

 

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