The Trail Blazers, fueled by a 30-point outing from CJ McCollum, notched their first three-game win streak of the 2020-21 season on Monday. McCollum, who carved up the Raptors’ defense throughout the contest, capped off his night with a game-deciding midrange shot.
With under 20 seconds to go, McCollum cruised down the court after Fred VanVleet missed a three-point attempt to connect on a gorgeous 17-footer—putting the Blazers on top. After the game, NBC Sports Northwest’s Jamie Hudson highlighted McCollum’s comments on that shot.
McCollum explained that his attempt came from just above the elbow—a spot he has always looked for.