Jan 28, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) celebrates with guard Damian Lillard (0) in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Portland Trail Blazers
Record: 34-16
First Half Highlight: Damian Lillard comeback vs Oklahoma City
Analysis: The Portland Trail Blazers were the first team to 30 wins this season. They raced off to a 30-8 record, everything was looking great for this team.
Shortly after that, though, they hit a rough patch, losing eight of their last 12 contests. LaMarcus Aldridge was believed to be out for the season with torn ligaments in his thumb, then he wasn’t.
It’s been kind of a weird season for this team. Then again, they are in the Western Conference, so a stretch like that isn’t entirely unbelievable. It’s just weird how a team can go from playing so well collectively, to looking like just another pedestrian team in the conference.
Grade: B-
Next: Sacramento Kings