DENVER -- Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum stuck to his typical post-game routine after putting up 21 points, six rebounds, three assists and a block in Portland’s 123-109 victory versus the Nuggets Game 1 of the three-six Western Conference first round matchup Saturday night in Denver. He showered, swapped out his uniform for a stylish red suit, took a short bus ride from Ball Arena to the team hotel, enjoyed a catered meal and retired to his room to stream a few shows.
But before hitting play -- he’s currently working his way through “The Handmaiden’s Tale” -- he made sure to complete an increasingly important part of his nightly routine when on the road: he lit a candle.