Third Quarter
McCollum’s night would only grow to break even more records.
. @CJMcCollum surpasses his career high, now has 45 points on 12-of-23 shooting
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) February 1, 2018
McCollum scored 18 points on 5-of-8 from the floor in the third quarter, bringing his total to a new career-high: 50 points. It was mesmerizing to see McCollum so in control on offense, scoring at will. He even crossed-up a former Blazer.
The bucket that pushed @CJMcCollum past his previous career high. He's now one of seven Blazers to score at least 50 in a game. pic.twitter.com/4zt2VgRAnZ
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) February 1, 2018
Both Lillard (13) and Jusuf Nurkić (12) reached double-digits before the quarter ended. It was all McCollum, all the time. For Chicago, it was all Lavine. He had 23 points entering the final period.