Portland Trailblazers
2008-09 Record: 54-28
Anticipated Starting Five
PG- Andre Miller
SG- Brandon Roy
SF- Nicholas Batum
PF- LaMarcus Aldridge
C- Greg Oden
Key Reserves: Rudy Fernandez, Travis Outlaw, Steve Blake, Martell Webster, Joel Pryzbilla
Biggest Strength: Offense
I was shocked when I looked at Portland's offensive performance last season.
1st in offensive rating
1st in offensive rebounding rate
4th in three point shooting
6th in offensive turnover %
8th in FG% and eFG%
That's damn good. And all at a snail's pace
This team just flat out gets it done in the half court which is great for playoff basketball. They put the ball in Roy's hands and he makes good decisions along with all their other young players for the most part. Toss a veteran heady point guard in the mix and they will only get better.
Biggest Weakness: Inexperience
Tons of talent but little experience. Even adding Andre Miller doesn't help much since he has little succes...
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