Tara and Cassidy record their reactions to the Trail Blazers' first week of regular season play, right before the Memphis game.

2:00 Which Blazer had the best week? Nassir Little is averaging 9.3 points per game, 4.7 rebounds, and 1 assist per game. He's also doing non-stat things!

6:00 The distance between the floor and the ceiling this season is a lot.

6:30 What things are different this season?

12:00 Why are they changing the offense (which as we've been told, is great) AND the defense (which we know needs a LOT of work) at the same time?

14:20 Is it weird that the chemistry is not translating?

15:00 Why is Damian Lillard having a hard time making buckets?

17:00 Anfernee Simons had a good week too.

19:40 Ben McLemore hasn't played much but his fits are great and his bench presence is good.

20:40 Assistance Coach of the Year watch update

22:35 There is a new group exploring ownership of a WNBA team in Oakland that includes Alana Beard and Damian Lillard's mom and Cassidy can hardly contain her excitement.

23:30 Getting to know Dennis Smith Jr

28:00 Dennis Smith Jr has two ACLs in one leg!

33:00 Did we talk ourselves into Larry Nance Jr or is he really going to be a game changer?

40:00 The starters look like they are having a harder time adjusting than the bench.

42:55 Who would be on the Blazers' Leadership Council?

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