There will be moments when it isn’t Dame Time, even though it didn’t feel like that could be the case against the Thunder. But when those instances do occur that Portland’s hero in No. 0 isn’t in position to save the day, it’s on C.J. McCollum to lead the Trail Blazers.
While Damian Lillard has looked like the clear-cut postseason MVP through five games, his running mate has also elevated his game from the regular season. It would be an understatement to say McCollum was shooting lights out from three in the first four games against the Thunder.