Led by star guard Damian Lillard, the Trail Blazers’ offense hit its rhythm in the march to the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Now that the postseason has arrived, opposing defenses are poised to ramp up the pressure. If the Blazers hope to pull off an upset against the Nuggets, they will need to find a way to mitigate the aggressive approach that Lillard is likely to face.
On Monday, The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor highlighted the three players that are blitzed the most in pick-and-roll sets. Unsurprisingly, Lillard topped the list that also included Steph Curry and Bradley Beal.