Portland is blazing.

For years the Trailblazers have had playoff woes. Getting past the first round two times in 17 years. They have done wonderful this year in the first round vs the Thunder. But what is there reason for such a good start?

The reason its working right now is them. They have improved in many ways. Losing in the past has taught the team  how hard the playoffs are for team who are not ready for the type of basketball you must play. With every coach planning for every little detail of each team and players. The Trailblazers have faced so many great opponents. Now they have the upper hand with experience with other teams. Also besides that They had their players step up in many ways. Damian Lillard has shown he can give his team a push weather it was a basket or getting someone open for a good shot. He is showing what he is in the league. He is a top 10 player. The second part is his co-star CJ McCollum who has helped his team with scoring. Giving Damian a lift with his scoring and forcing defenses to take you seriously.

The Trail blazers are running good basketball against a team who is not ready for the hardships of the toughest part in the NBA. They have shown growth with this achievement and will continue  in my opinion.