With a win over the Utah Jazz and losses to the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder this week, the Portland Trail Blazers managed to sink even lower in the NBA Power Rankings. They now hold the No. 26 spot after sliding to No. 25 in Week 23. John Schuhmann of NBA.com highlights the team’s defensive woes, while Zach Harper of The Athletic poses questions about the team’s makeup. Read on for more.
John Schuhmann, NBA.com: No. 26 (previously No. 25)
The Blazers came out of the All-Star break at 28-30, two games in the loss column behind the 33-28, fourth-place Clippers.