Defending champion Portland sweeps, expansion Las Vegas wins roll-off thriller to advance to 2020 PBA League title match

There’s rarely a time in sports where a defending champion is a surprise title contender, with the exceptions being when a roster undergoes a complete makeover ala the 2003-4 Florida Marlins in baseball. But it’s even more rare for an expansion team to contend for a title, with the Las Vegas Knights of the NHL being a notable exception. So don’t be surprised that the defending champion Portland Lumberjacks are back in the PBA League title match, but do be shocked that the exp...