After a light week on the schedule, the Portland Trail Blazers held position in this week’s NBA Power Rankings from NBA.com and Sports Illustrated, even climbing a little in The Athletic’s rankings. The Trail Blazers went 1-1, losing in a nail-biter to the Denver Nuggets and winning in a close game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Each outlet took note of star guard Damian Lillard’s 40-point outburst in the loss to Denver. Here’s what they had to say.
John Schuhmann, NBA.com: No. 10 (previously No.