The shine surrounding Zach Collins’ superb start to his second year with the Trail Blazers is starting to fade. After receiving a larger role to finish his rookie campaign, it appeared that Collins was in the midst of a massive leap through the first 10 games of the 2018-19 season. Instead, opponents have adapted and the former Gonzaga standout is enduring a rough shooting stretch from beyond the arc. After a stretch of dismal outings, it has raised the question: how concerned should the Blazers be about Collins’ struggles?
Before the Slide
Portland’s hot start to the season was directly tied to its bench production.