----- CJ McCollum scored 28 points and Ben McLemore added 17 points on 5-of-10 shooting as the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak 110-92 over the Detroit Pistons Tuesday night at Moda Center.
No Dame no problem!
CJ McCollum scored 28 points and dished out six assists and Jusuf Nurkic finished with 13 points, eight rebounds, and five assists as the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 110-92 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.
Portland (11-11) was without Damian Lillard (abdomen), Nassir Little (ankle), and Norman Powell (knee contusion). Anfernee Simons started for Lillard and played one of his best all-around games with 12 points, six rebounds, and five assists and Tony Snell added nine points starting for Powell.
With the injuries, Ben McLemore and Dennis Smith Jr. got an opportunity for extended minutes. McLemore led the bench with 17 points on 5-of-10 shooting and Smith Jr. finished with 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
The Trail Blazers' defense forced 19 turnovers leading to 19 points and limited the Pistons to just 38.2% shooting and just 9-of-35 three-point shooting.
The win was Portland's 10th-straight at Moda Center.
Up Next- The Trail Blazers will host the San Antonio Spurs Thursday night at Moda Center. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM.
Chad's Take- Thank The Good Lord above that we only have to watch the Pistons twice this year.