So, not only is the current team weak, there is no path to improvement? That's a depressing point-of-view!
Would LA have their full roster too? As one of the best on ball defenders in the league, Bradley would be slowing down Dame. Rondo has given PDX fits for years as well. No coaching can cover up for the fact that Portland needs more talent (especially at both forward spots) if they're to compete. STOMP
If you will re-read the original post, he ranted not about one loss, but about unchanging bonehead flaws which have been with us since the advent of Stotts and Olshey.