The 2021 Blazers are 3 games above .500. Last year, the best they got was 1 game above .500, at 2-1. This is the best Blazers record has been since April of 2019. God last years team was horrible.
We also had three stretches of 4 game win streaks, but never more than 4. We can surpass that tonight with a win.
Last year we were missing 2 starters, who happen to also be our 2 best defenders. We were also playing "Mario 'Effing' Hezonja". CJ was dribbling way too much, and settled with long 2s more often than he should have. This year only 1 of those players is missing, and we brought in 2 starters who are excellent defenders. Well, we're still playing Melo.... CJ is shooting more 3s, and dribbling less - playing like the all-star we've been touting him as.
Last year's 11th game was also vs. Sac. We lost. Starting five - Dame, CJ, Bazemore, Mario and Whiteside. First 3 off the bench - Simons, Tolliver and Skal. Yeah, I'd say we're a little bit better than last year.
