CJ McCollum Drops 37 to Lead Trail Blazers to Game 1 Win

285 98 42 2019: Trail Blazers Overcome 17-Point Deficit to Beat Nuggets

Game Summary

In a thrilling NBA Western Conference First Round matchup, the Portland Trail Blazers pulled off a stunning comeback victory against the Denver Nuggets. CJ McCollum led the way for the Trail Blazers, pouring in 37 points to help his team overcome a 17-point first-half deficit. The Nuggets, who were the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, were unable to hold on to their early lead as the Trail Blazers chipped away at it throughout the game. The Trail Blazers eventually took the lead in the fourth quarter and held on for the 147-140 victory.

Other key contributors for the Trail Blazers included Damian Lillard, who had 25 points, and Jusuf Nurkic, who had 23 points and 16 rebounds. The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who had a game-high 34 points, along with 14 rebounds and 7 assists. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the Trail Blazers' inspired performance.

Box Score

The full box score for the Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA game from June 1, 2021, can be found on ESPN.