The Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three games despite the absence of Damian Lillard (plantar fasciitis). C.J. McCollum led the charge for Portland with 29 points, shooting 12-19 from the field (3-6 from three). McCollum continues to impress as the primary option in Terry Stotts’ offense. Allen Crabbe also chipped in with 20 points of his own, hitting four shots from beyond the arc.
The Trail Blazers had the game well in hand for most of the first three quarters, but a fourth quarter surge led by former Blazer Will Barton got the Nuggets within striking distance.