As the Western Conference plays a game of musical dynamic duos, Portland stands ahead of the curve by forming one of the NBA’s most potent one-two punches. Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum have returned Portland to perennial playoff status since 2014, reaching the playoffs in six consecutive seasons. The Blazers reached the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2000 last season. They posted the franchise’s second-highest win total this century. Yet Portland enters 2019-20 as something of an oddity in the Western Conference. Their stability at the top is met by sweeping change to fill out the roster.
Can the Blazers Survive a Loaded Western Conference Playoff Race?
