Young Trail Blazers ride a wave of 6 straight wins and defying expectations

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) reacts to a Blazers basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Portland, Ore.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) reacts to a Blazers basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)


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The sullen faces that were so common after losses earlier this season have given way to chest-bumps and high fives as the Portland Trail Blazers ride a sustained — and somewhat surprising — winning streak. The Blazers have won six straight and 10 of their last 11 games, prompting perhaps too-soon speculation about a playoff run. The young team that went into the season looking at another rebuilding year is now 23-29, exceeding its win total of 21 from last season. While still sitting at 13th in the Western Conference, they are edging closer to those play-in spots with 30 games remaining.

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