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Utah Jazz free-falling in our Western Conference power rankings

By Ryan Aston

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 27: Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on December 27, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 27: Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on December 27, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – DECEMBER 20: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs on December 20, 2017 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

8) Portland Trail Blazers

Despite the presence of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, the Portland Trail Blazers offense continues to be endlessly disappointing. Their 102.4 points per 100 possessions ranks just 25th in the Association.

Some of that can be attributed to a lack of inside scoring and points in transition, but ball movement and shooting overall are also problems. The Blazers are one of just six teams with an effective field goal percentage under 50 percent are currently last in assist percentage and assist-to-turnover ratio.

On the flip side, they’re winners of back to back games and they continue to boast one of the game’s most improved defenses.

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