Sean Highkin (@highkin) and Erik García Gundersen (@blazerbanter) check in after the first three games of the Blazers' season. They discuss the sad state of the Lakers (2:00), Damian Lillard returning to form (10:35), the team's improved defensive effort (13:15), the tank wars in the Western Conference (17:05), Jusuf Nurkic's start to the season (18:20), overall impressions of the Blazers through three games (21:50), the tough early schedule (37:45), the mood inside the Moda Center in the home opener (40:45) and the Blazers running fast breaks for the first time in the Lillard era (46:05).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy