The NBA Playoffs are right around the corner and the Trail Blazers are once again in the middle of a late-season winning steak. Portland’s strong play has even the most weary Rip City faithful wondering if this squad is capable of snapping the team’s current streak of 10 consecutive postseason losses.
Unlike past years, the Blazers appear to have a deep bench and a balanced cast of contributors in the starting lineup. Buoyed by Jusuf Nurkic’s continuing ascension, Portland’s stellar backcourt finally appears ready to emerge from the first round of the playoffs after a two-year hiatus.