Tomorrow’s game between the Washington Wizards and Portland Trail Blazers is the story of two teams desperately trying to save their seasons. Both have showed flashes of competing for a playoff spot — the Wizards during their active six-game winning streak and the Blazers during their 9-3 start to the season — but both currently sit below .500.
Both teams have three 20-plus point per game scorers largely carrying the offensive load. The Wizards have Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma and Bradley Beal, while the Blazers have Damian Lillard, Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons.
Roster construction is where the two teams differ.