Damian Lillard produced 28 points in the Trail Blazers crucial Game 3 victory over the Nuggets on Friday. While Lillard’s production deserves a portion of the spotlight, it was the superb output from Portland’s supporting cast that put the Blazers over the top. Four players joined Lillard in double figures, with CJ McCollum leading the way with a 41-point explosion.
After the game, Sports Illustrated’s Michael Shapiro pointed to Portland’s non-Lillard contributors. Shapiro explained that it was McCollum, not Lillard, that took control late in the game.
McCollum took the reins in what’s usually considered Dame Time.