McCollum, Trail Blazers escape with 107-106 win over Spurs
— CJ McCollum scored 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers escaped with a 107-106 victory Friday night over the San Antonio Spurs, who missed three shots on their final possession.
— CJ McCollum scored 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers escaped with a 107-106 victory Friday night over the San Antonio Spurs, who missed three shots on their final possession.
Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard missed Friday night's game against the Spurs because of a right hamstring injury.
Aldridge announced his retirement Thursday after a 15-year career that saw him make seven All-Star Games.
Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge abruptly retired on Thursday, citing a recent health scare.
— Jayson Tatum scored 32 points, including a key 3-pointer in the final moments, and the Boston Celtics held off the Portland Trail Blazers 116-115 on Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to four straight games.
Zach talks to Sports Illustrated's Chris Herring about the middle of the Western Conference playoff race -- Mavericks, Spurs, Blazers, Grizzlies -- and the race to avoid both the Lakers and the play-in tournament.
The Suns are closing in on the Jazz in the West, while the Nets-Sixers clash takes center stage this week.
— Bam Adebayo scored 22 points and Jimmy Butler added 20 to lead the Miami Heat to a 107—98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.
— Enes Kanter had 24 points and a franchise-record 30 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers routed the Detroit Pistons 118-103 on Saturday night.
— Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points to lead the Utah Jazz to their 23rd straight home victory, 122-103 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.
— Paul George scored 36 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rode a franchise-best 47-point first quarter to a 133-116 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.
As conference seeding battles continue to take shape, here's where our experts see all 30 teams.
— CJ McCollum scored 20 points to lead eight Trail Blazers in double figures and Portland routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 133-85 on Saturday night.
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Utah | 42 | 14 | .750 | - | W2 |
Denver | 36 | 20 | .643 | 6 | W2 |
Portland | 32 | 23 | .582 | 9.5 | W1 |
Oklahoma City | 20 | 36 | .357 | 22 | L9 |
Minnesota | 15 | 42 | .263 | 27.5 | W1 |
RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
---|---|---|---|
1(16) | Isaiah Stewart | C | Washington |
2(16) | CJ Elleby | SG | Washington State |
YEAR | W | L | PCT |
---|---|---|---|
2020-21 | 32 | 23 | .582 |
2019-20 | 35 | 39 | .473 |
2018-19 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
2017-18 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
2016-17 | 41 | 41 | .500 |