The Portland Trail Blazers really need something positive to hang their hats on. The losing is kind of expected. It’s how they are losing that is becoming distressing these days. Losing to the Dallas Mavericks is one thing. Losing to a Luka-less Mavericks 139-103 is another. Yes, they are young, yes they have injuries. It’s ok to lose games to more talented and experienced squads. It’s just if you have to lose you want to do it with dignity intact. Lately that’s been a problem.
If you are grading on a curve, things might be more tense in Brooklyn right now.