Through 32 games, the Portland Trail Blazers have a defensive rating of 116.0. This means that they allow 116 points for every 100 possessions they play.
The 116.0 rating from games played through Jan. 1 ranks 17th out of 30 teams in the NBA, which is pretty close to average.
However, defense in the NBA has been at an all-time low this season. Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey points out that 15 of the 30 worst teams in terms of points allowed per 100 possessions are playing this season.
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