Portland’s 129.3-Point Pace Powers a Perfect 3-0 Start

Yesterday’s verified-results feed is empty, so no final scores can be responsibly reported. The biggest storyline is Portland’s 3-0 start: the Trail Blazers average 129.3 points, own a +56 point differential and rank fifth in the power index. Houston (4-0, No. 2) and Memphis (4-0, No. 3) are also unbeaten, as is No. 1 Oklahoma City (4-0). Today’s formal slate feed is blank, but dated matchup notes reference Miami-Atlanta, Washington-Cleveland, Oklahoma City-Dallas, Denver-New Orleans, Houston-Milwaukee, Philadelphia-Indiana, Orlando-Toronto, San Antonio-Utah, Golden State-Minnesota, Lakers-Clippers, Knicks-Chicago and Charlotte-Detroit.