The Portland Trail Blazers fell 143-120 on the road to the New Orleans Pelicans. A 23-point loss to a team that remains at the bottom of the Western Conference with a 4-22 record.
Look, I get it. The Blazers were shorthanded. Their mini break didn't do them any favors in this contest. Portland had just 10 players suited up, three of whom have two-way contracts. It was a team of wings, as no player was taller than 6-foot-9. However, teams inevitably face adversity throughout an 82-game season (which is arguably too long). The Blazers' roster, as currently constructed, is not equipped to handle said adversity.