6. Portland Trail Blazers – We don’t know how — especially when it comes to defensive prowess — but Portland continues to hang with the No. 1 Warriors, No. 2 Grizzlies, No. 3 Spurs and No. 11 Bulls as those elevated squads that factor in the top 10 for both offensive and defensive efficiency.
Bogar Alonso is a dedicated student of the hardwood, soccer pitch, boxing ring, and tennis court. He is a regular NBA contributor to XN Sports. His work, involving more than just sports, has appeared on The Creators Project, A&E Networks, XXL Magazine, and others. Follow Bogar on Twitter @blacktiles
