The Blazers started off so, so well.
With the mid-day announcement that Anthony Davis would miss tonight’s matchup, the odds were instantly weighted in Portland’s favor.
Right from the tip, the home team looked ready to play in the second game wearing their red-and-black Statement jerseys.
The hot start we’ve been waiting for
Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic began working their magic in the pick and roll on the very first play. A Nurk layup, then a two-handed dunk, followed by a three from Dame.
Then CJ McCollum ran the perimeter and dished to Pat Connaughton for a corner three.