Trail Blazers vs. Nets: Score, Video Highlights and Recap from Jan. 15

While the Portland Trail Blazers have dropped off significantly since last season, they put themselves in better position to make a playoff run with a 116-104 win against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

The Blazers entered the contest just one game behind the Utah Jazz for the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference, and Damian Lillard looked to push them into that position against one of the NBA's worst teams.

Watch the video for highlights.