The Golden State Warriors lead the NBA at 16-2 despite lacking their All-Starguard Klay Thompson and young center prospect James Wiseman. Meanwhile the Portland Trail Blazers are scuffling at 10-9, and star guard Damian Lillard isn’t upholding his usual lofty standards, at least per Blazers Edge:
Through 17 games, Portland’s All Star is shooting 40.2% from the field, a drastic career low. That’s eclipsed by his 30.8% success rate from the three-point arc. For reference, 34.3% is the lowest mark Lillard has ever registered in a season.
Thanks to a couple huge games, Lillard is averaging 21.