Zach Collins steps into the spotlight

The Portland Trail Blazers rookie had big games against two of the best teams in the NBA. Can he sustain this level of excellence and help Portland escape the losing streak?

How good can Zach Collins be for the Portland Trail Blazers? If his performance Monday night against the Golden State Warriors is any indication, the answer is pretty darn good, indeed.

Playing by far his most significant minutes of the season, Collins hustled and bustled his way to 9 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists in 25 minutes of action.

Although the Trail Blazers lost their fifth game in a row, Collins was instrumental in helping the Blazers claw their way back from a 24-point deficit. He played most of the…