For a few brief spurts during their preseason home opener against the Utah Jazz, the Portland Trail Blazers looked like the team most anticipated: players flying across the court at a frenetic, energetic pace, Damian Lillard leading the charge with an elite offensive attack, and subsequently, wins to follow.
Unfortunately, as evidenced in the 118-101 loss, those positives weren’t sustained over a 48-minute frame. Still a work in progress, the Blazers’ preseason losing streak extended to nine with tonight’s defeat. It wasn’t all bad, though it wasn’t all good. Here are a few things that stood out:
What Happened:
Well, if there’s one thing we can say for certain, it’s that Damian Lillard happened.