Before the season started, we posted a “predict your Trail Blazers win total” thread for the coming year. Lots of comments poured in. On balance, readers predicted the Blazers in the mid-40’s when it came to wins this year, maybe edging towards the upper 40’s.
But see, the Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 123-84 in a historic season-opener last night. It was a tour de force that not even the most optimistic Portland fan could have predicted.
Now, we know…the Suns are the Suns. Three-point shots aren’t
going to fall like rain all season. Blah, blah, blah. To heck with all of that.
Today, we’re opening a NEW win-prediction post for the Blazers. You’ve seen one—count it, one—game now. You know what this team looks like. This is your free chance to revise your win prediction total based on this OVERWHELMING new data.
In the comments section below, give us your updated prediction for Portland wins in the regular season this year and why you’re choosing that number. If you want to be really fancy, tell us what seed the team will earn and how far they’ll go in the playoffs too!
This is your big chance, Blazers optimists. Have at it! Looking forward to seeing your new predictions!
