NBA Power Rankings pundits are smiling on the Portland Trail Blazers in Week 2 of the 2016-17 regular season. After breaking the NBA record for the largest opening night win against the Phoenix Suns, Portland followed up against the Indiana Pacers before Giannis Antetokounmpo stole (literally) the chance for a 3-0 roadtrip in Milwaukee on Saturday.
Before the Blazers turn their attention to the Pelicans, the Clippers and the Suns – who may be without Eric Bledsoe by the time their game on Saturday arrives – we look at their rankings in the NBA landscape.