Trail Blazers face tall task in road tilt vs. Warriors

The calendar has flipped, and so, too, have the fortunes of the Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers, struggling as the calendar year 2016 came to a close, will look for a second straight victory in 2017 when they visit the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Considered an up-and-comer after upsetting the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs last season before battling the Warriors through five tough games in the Western semifinals, the Trail Blazers ranked among the league's biggest disappointments through December.