First off, apologizes to the Oklahoma City Thunder, because they disappointed, but they managed to win a playoff game. Second, this isn’t any disrespect towards Anthony Davis, and the Pelicans. Those dudes balled insane and earned each win.
To the Portland Trail Blazers, though, nothing but disrespect. This squad, Damian Lillard’s team, is always talking about being underrated, and wanting to make noise. With the focus on the Rockets and Thunder’s new roster, and Golden State’s struggles, Portland got wins.
The Blazers went on a very strong winning streak, and ended up giving the Warriors a run for their money. But, towards the end of the season, the Blazers cooled off. In the end, the Blazers finished only one game ahead of the Thunder, Jazz, and Pelicans, as tiebreakers determined their seeding.
Even though the Blazers fell just short of 50 wins, they got home court advantage. Coming into the playoffs, a lot of people thought that, plus DeMarcus Cousins being out, would make the difference. Mannnn, what difference?, these dudes got swept, WITH home court advantage.
Damian Lillard starts every year talking about how he deserves All-NBA First Team, and how Portland is going to be in the conference finals. This might sound like Stephen A. Smith, but Portland didn’t even deserve to be in the playoffs, given how sorry they were. So, as the first team taken out of the playoffs, they are officially the bust of the year.
