NBA: Every Team’s Biggest Early Season Disappointment

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Nov 12, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts reacts during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Trail Blazers won 130-113. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers

Biggest Disappointment: Slow start

While the Blazers have strung together five wins out of their last six outings, they still haven’t taken full advantage of the Thunder’s early season troubles.

Portland is only three games ahead of the Thunder. At, 6-3, that margin could be a lot bigger. The Blazers started the season 1-2, losing to Kings, Warriors and Clippers.

While those aren’t “bad” losses, they still could have built a bigger cushion by now. That’s something they might look back at and regret later.