The Blazers have no trouble putting up points, averaging almost 110 a game. That’ll happen when you’ve got two of the better scoring guards in the league and play at a pace and style that makes the best use of their talents.
The problem for Portland’s at the other end, where they’re dead last in defensive rating, having given up over 125 points in three of their last four games. Their starting backcourt provides little resistance on the perimeter, notably in the pick and roll, and the player they hoped would be their defensive anchor is yet to play a minute for them.