The Portland Trail Blazers got off to a strong start to the new season with their new roster, achieving two victories against strong teams. This looks to be just the first step in another hopeful playoff run.
But is it enough to get an edge on their rivals in the Northwest Division?
The division combined for an impressive record of 10-4 in the opening week, wreaking havoc all throughout the league. Here’s a look at our first inter-divisional power ranking of the season.
5. Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder had an interesting opening week to their season in which the franchise saw their biggest roster revamp since the departure from Seattle.