Trail Blazers Start 2-0 and Rise to No. 15 in Power Rankings; Lakers and Grizzlies Tests Await This Week
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon — The professional basketball league released its Week 2 power rankings on October 26, with the Portland Trail Blazers rising from No. 19 at the start of the season to No. 15 on the strength of a 2–0 start, making them one of only seven unbeaten teams in the league. The Blazers routed the Phoenix Suns in their opener and fought past the Sacramento Kings in the second game; neither opponent was a strong team, but the momentum of the team's start has still drawn attention. The rankings' writer noted that the Blazers' starting lineup outscored opponents by 30 points across the two games, with the backcourt pairing of Ja Morant and Damian Lillard standing out. The Blazers face a real test this week, visiting the Lakers and then hosting the Grizzlies, both of which are also unbeaten to start the season. The rankings listed the Blazers as a team to watch this week, saying these games will test the quality of the team's early winning streak. The Blazers' next game is on October 27 on the road against the Lakers.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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