Whatever expectations we had for the Portland Trail Blazers this season, we’re here now and simply have to run with it.
What we’ve been given is a slightly underwhelming battle to make the playoffs, I say underwhelming as a record of 17-22 will currently get you into the postseason. However, the Blazers have shown no sign of wanting to ‘tank for picks’, so it’s safe to assume that the Blazers will once again want to compete in the playoffs.
With so many other teams surrounding Portland right now, who sit in 10th spot with a 16-23 record, I decided to take a look at each of them, and how they shape up for the second half of the season.