Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Nov. 30 at Portland Trail Blazers
By Adam McGee
Trail Blazer to watch – CJ McCollum
Damian Lillard may be leading the Trail Blazers in scoring this season, but it’s the combined volume and efficiency of his backcourt mate that should really worry the Bucks.
For the season to date, CJ McCollum is averaging 21.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals, while shooting 48.7 percent from deep on 5.9 attempts per game.
The Bucks are the only team in the NBA currently allowing their opponents to shoot over 40 percent from deep, and although the likes of Al-Farouq Aminu, Pat Connaughton, Shabazz Napier and Meyers Leonard could also trouble Milwaukee with their efficient shooting, it’s McCollum who’s the real threat.
McCollum has developed into one of the NBA’s most effortless scorers in recent years, and if Milwaukee allow him the opportunity, he’s more than capable of catching fire and single-handedly winning the game.
If he’s allowed to fire away from deep, the game could get away from the Bucks in a hurry.