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The home team was gaining ground. After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference. Win points. advance, gain, gain ground, get ahead, make headway, pull ahead, win
Meaning : Hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc..