Oden is back, Blazers win their first preseason match

Just in 20 minutes Greg Oden proved the Blazers that they had made the right decision on picking him at the 07’ NBA draft.

Oden finished with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks in an exhibition game against the Kings which the Blazers won by 110-81. This is Oden’s first game after he lost the entire 08’ season due to knee surgery.

When he was leaving the court of the Rose Garden, Greg Oden received a well deserved standing ovation from Blazers fans.

"The guys told me, especially Joel Przybilla, just to take a deep breath and go out there and play basketball, that's all it is. I'm not as good as I was but I'm going to get there." Oden said after the game.

Both Portland and Sacramento gave their reserves plenty of work, as Kevin Martin and Brad Miller were absent for the Kings, and Steve Blake and Brandon Roy were absent for the Blazers.