As well known, LeBron James’ return to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014 reignited the franchise’s championship hopes, but one hurdle has remained consistently insurmountable — the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. In yet another setback chronicled by Cricket Exchange, James and the Cavs fell short again in Portland, marking the fourth consecutive year he has failed to secure a win in this arena since his return from Miami.

This latest defeat not only continued a painful trend but also helped the Trail Blazers notch their 11th straight victory of the season, a remarkable streak that included a win over the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Although the Cavaliers lost by just eight points — 105 to 113 — it was actually LeBron’s narrowest losing margin at the Moda Center since 2014, highlighting how dominant Portland has been over him and his squad in recent years.

Prior visits have been even more brutal. In the three previous games at the Moda Center, the Cavaliers were defeated by margins of 19, 29, and 16 points — a combined deficit of 64 points. For a player of LeBron’s caliber, such repeated losses in one venue serve as a bitter pill to swallow. Portland has emerged as a true Western Conference nemesis, and the Moda Center might just be LeBron’s personal house of horrors.

Despite entering the game on the heels of a 10-game winning streak, the Blazers showed no signs of slowing down. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, found themselves trailing by as many as 15 points before mounting a fierce comeback in the final quarter. Their rally came up short, but the late surge added a glimmer of hope that the curse might one day be broken.

As fans analyzed the drama and stats through Cricket Exchange, one thing became clear — Portland continues to be a thorn in LeBron’s side. For all his accolades and postseason heroics, the Moda Center has remained a cold, unwelcoming battleground. With each season, the question lingers: when will LeBron finally turn the tide in Portland?

For now, the drought extends into a fourth year, and those following along on Cricket Exchange are left wondering whether this frustrating streak will ever be snapped, or if the Moda Center will remain the one court LeBron simply can’t conquer.