After finishing up a six-game homestand with four-straight wins, the Portland Trail Blazers find themselves no lower than fifth and as high as second in the most recent Power Rankings. How well they fair during a six-game, 11-day road trip starting Wednesday night in Los Angeles versus the Lakers will go a long way toward determining whether they continue to vie for the top spot or end up falling back to the pack.
But that's a concern for next week. For right now, enjoy seeing your Portland Trail Blazers among the elite in the Week 5 Power Rankings.