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Blazers Surge to 3-2 Start with Holiday's Impact

11/1/2025

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The Portland Trail Blazers opened the 2025-26 season 3-2, their first over .500 start since January 2023.
Veteran guard Jrue Holiday, acquired in a trade for Anfernee Simons, is averaging 19.6 points, 7.8 assists, and 5.4 rebounds.
Holiday's presence provides experience that helps stabilize the offense and defense for a young roster.
The Blazers have benefited from a strong defensive focus, ranking sixth in defensive rating early in the season.

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Story summary

The Portland Trail Blazers opened the 2025-26 season 3-2, their first over .500 start since January 2023.
Veteran guard Jrue Holiday, acquired in a trade for Anfernee Simons, is averaging 19.6 points, 7.8 assists, and 5.4 rebounds.
Holiday's presence provides experience that helps stabilize the offense and defense for a young roster.
The Blazers have benefited from a strong defensive focus, ranking sixth in defensive rating early in the season.