With the help of improved defensive play from Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, the Trail Blazers have started the new NBA season with three victories in four games. Jason Quick of NBC Sports Northwest spoke with members of the Blazers—including Lillard and McCollum—about the uptick in defensive intensity from Portland’s backcourt.
Reserve big man Ed Davis had this to say about Lillard’s obvious improvements:
“What they are doing now is just unbelievable. Especially Dame,’’ veteran center Ed Davis said. “He’s leading the offense and he’s coming down and getting stops.