The Trail Blazers endured a three-loss result during last week’s slate of games. Despite that slide, the steady play of star guard Damian Lillard kept the Blazers afloat in the latest round of power rankings.
ESPN’s latest rankings moved the Blazers back two spots from No. 8 to No. 10. ESPN contributor Royce Young highlighted Portland’s well-known injury woes in his assessment of the Blazers.
The bell has finally tolled for the Blazers, who through the adversity of the season had maintained a top-five status in the West. But now, with four straight losses — all against quality teams, it should be noted — there’s a bit of urgency to jump-start the engine.