The Portland Trail Blazers remained one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the league for a second straight season. After finishing 26th in the 2024-25 campaign, the Blazers were 28th this past season despite being third in the league in attempts. To transition from a tweener team to a true contender, the Blazers must move beyond shooting more and focus on shooting better. Value Over Volume Portland Trail Blazers acting head coach Tiago Splitter against the Phoenix Suns. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Blazers' offensive philosophy under interim head coach Tiago Splitter emphasized floor spacing, but the roster lacked the personnel to punish defenses. The Blazers averaged nearly 42 attempts per game but converted at a bottom-tier rate. This resulted in a staggering amount of empty possessions that fueled opponent transition opportunities. While Jerami Grant (39.3 percent) and Toumani Camara (37.5 percent) shot well, the backcourt struggled.…