The Portland Trail Blazers are currently allowing opponents to shoot 37.9% from three. That is the worst mark in the entire NBA.
In a league now built around three-point shooting, it is very difficult for the Blazers to win basketball games with the defense playing so poorly.
Sure, Portland’s defense was not elite last year, but it was respectable. The team ranked 16th in opponent three-point percentage last season. So, what has caused this sudden drop?
Well, the roster is lacking perimeter defenders, especially in the backcourt. Nevertheless, the roster is similar to last season’s.