PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 16: Robert Covington #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers takes a shot against Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at Moda Center on January 16, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
The Portland Trail Blazers are currently 17-10, tied for 4th place in the Western Conference. Here are some observations about the team through the first two months of the season.