Portland Trail Blazers: Longest winning streaks in franchise history

The Portland Trail Blazers are currently on a 10-game winning streak. Where does that stack up with other streaks in franchise history?

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Miami Heat with relative ease on Tuesday night. The game, played in front of a national audience on ESPN, solidified the team’s hold on third place in the Western Conference standings. At 41-26, Portland is now 1.5 games ahead of the 41-29 Oklahoma City Thunder.

Rip City’s win also marked its 10th consecutive victory. The winning streak began on Feb. 14 with a 123-117 home win over the Golden State Warriors, also on ESPN. This is their longest winning streak of the season, surpassing their second-longest by six games. It is also their longest since early in the 2013-14 season, and tied for fifth-longest in franchise history.

So what were those other streaks? What are some other instances of sustained greatness that this current squad is hoping to match? To answer these questions, we’ll be examining all 10 instances of double-digit winning streaks in franchise history.

Who did the Portland Trail Blazers face on their streaks? What were the keys to their victories? And, ultimately, how did the season turn out following these streaks? Answering these questions may give us an idea of what these Blazers are up against as the 2018 NBA Playoffs draw near.