The first week of the NBA regular season is officially over, and the Portland Trail Blazers head into the second week with a 1-1 record. After a disappointing opening night loss to the Utah Jazz, the Blazers bounced back in heart-pounding fashion with a 128-126 overtime win over the Houston Rockets.
Disheartening losses and way-too-close games? That’s right. The Blazers really are back.
So after just one week, where do the Blazers stand among the rest of the NBA? Here’s what different outlets had to say on Monday.