The Portland Trail Blazers calmed the nerves of their fans by snapping their two-game slide with a crucial victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. It was a gritty affair, but CJ McCollum’s 34 points carried Portland to the win. The Blazers proved once again that they can win ugly, as they overcame poor shooting from outside by controlling the paint. Performance aside, the tension on the court tonight painted an intriguing picture of what a potential postseason matchup between these two sides might look like. It wasn’t the prettiest affair, but Portland fans can move their hand a little further away from the panic button after this win.
Trail Blazers Down Thunder Thanks to Huge CJ McCollum Performance
