Bryant Knox previews the Portland Trail Blazers’ Jan. 20 matchup with the Washington Wizards. Portland needs a win, and they need one now. For the first time in franchise history, they have lost five straight games by six points or less. All five games have seen the blazers attempt to come from behind, which means the team needs to establish momentum early. The key matchup is going to be between Damian Lillard and John Wall. Nicolas Batum and Meyers Leonard are day-to-day.