Just to go one step further fellas, took GF advice and did some work on the impact that Robin Lopez has on this team.
If you take the points allowed per game average from the Blazers WITH and WITHOUT Lopez, the numbers are astounding. Now, with Lopez in the lineup this season, the Blazers are allowing just 95 PPG, which is good for BEST in the NBA. (Hawks at 96.3 PA). Now, without Lopez, that number balloons to 99.6 PPG allowed, which ranks 15th in the Association.
Now, take it a step further:
I eliminated all games (8 total) in which the Blazers faced poor teams without Lopez (sub .500 teams w/ FG 45% or less) so, Knicks, 76'ers, Lakers, Kings, Heat, Celtics, and Magic. The Blazers without Lopez vs quality opposition, are allowing 113.5 PPG this season.
Maybe they win tonight, but as always...it's a make or miss league. If they can hang with Atlanta they're going to have to make shots, and Lillard is going to have to go ham on Teague....if they win it'll be like a 119-113 kind of win....just my opinion...but def why I like Hawks TT OVER 105.
Good luck!