The Portland Trail Blazers may be 2-0 so far this season, but they have yet to take on an opponent with extremely high expectations in the Western Conference.

The Los Angeles Lakers represent the first true test for the Blazers this season, and they'll do so in front of a nationally televised audience on NBC and Peacock. Like the Blazers, the Lakers are also undefeated after beating the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, and Utah Jazz to begin the season. Now, the Blazers come to Los Angeles with a chance to make a statement.

Here's a look at three things I'm watching for the Blazers' matchup against the Lakers.

The Best Offenses in the League

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard shoots the ball against the Sacramento Kings. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Going into the game, the Lakers and Blazers hold the two best offensive ratings in the league, and the gap between them and the rest of the 28 teams is particularly large.…