The victory in the season opener made everyone feel at ease.
Regardless of the strength of the opponent and how many issues the Trail Blazers exposed during the game—they had as many as 17 turnovers throughout.
Winning can temporarily throw all worries behind, and immediately move on to the next challenge.
The Trail Blazers will play the first two games of the new season away, marking a change in their schedule compared to the past.
In the late 80s and early 90s, the Trail Blazers often had a series of home games in November.
In the first month of the season, they only had to travel for two or three games, usually on the West Coast.
The remaining games were held in Portland, which was beneficial for the team to build a good state and record.
A good start is half the battle, and the Trail Blazers more or less benefited from such scheduling.
But in recent seasons, with the increasing number of teams in the League, the schedule arrangements have undergone some changes.
