Casual fans don't really realize just how good Rubio/Mitchell/oneal/Gobert are defensively. They're more aware of the names Westbrick & PG13. Utah imo would've been a worse match up for Portland.
NBA wanted OKC vs Durant the last two years. Didn't happen. NBA wanted LeBron vs Kobe in the Finals. Didn't happen. NBA wanted Lakers in the playoffs this year. Didn't happen.
There will be no easy games or matchups for any team. Just play to win all the time. Lets the rest take care of itself.
You might see all 3 young guys in the rotation next year Skals Simons and Trent. But it will depends on olshey what he does also in the off season.