The reason that will drive the Portland Trail Blazers in this end of the season

A team in reconstruction, a small market, players expected to be traded, and no competitive aspirations. That was what was expected of the Portland Trail Blazers this season, but the Oregon team is exceeding all expectations. In addition to successfully developing young talents, they have positioned themselves to compete for the postseason.

There is talent aplenty in the Portland Trail Blazers, who have full confidence in a solid and unhurried reconstruction process. However, some of their players seem to be getting impatient and are displaying such a competitive level that allows them to dream of starting to build a competitive culture and team identity. Scoot Henderson and Anfernee Simmons are understanding each other well, Donovan Clingan is conveying great sensations, Toumani Camara emerges as a great positive surprise, and both Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe showcase an exquisite level of play.

Given the expected collapse already underway of the Spurs and the Suns, as well as the fact that the Kings are struggling to take off, it would not be unreasonable to think that Portland Trail Blazers could contend for the tenth spot in the Western Conference, which grants access to the play-in. It would be a nice goal for a young team that wants to test itself in challenges with some pressure, something that can accelerate and make their individual and collective maturation more consistent.

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