Game Two of the Toronto Raptors’ six-game home stand tips off tonight against the resurgent Portland Trail Blazers. Although I dislike the idea of quick rebuilds in any sport, the visitors may be an exception. While it’s too soon to tell if they are no more than a one-year wonder, the early returns are most positive on a team I thought destined for 50 losses. At one point this season, they were 11-20. Despite getting their tails kicked in Boston on Wednesday, the Blazers are now an impressive 33-29.
Like the Raptors, the Blazers rely heavily on their young and highly talented backcourt.