CJ McCollum scored 35 points (10 during a 14-0 run in the first quarter), and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-110 for their fourth straight win.
The Trail Blazers took control with a 20-5 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 23.
The Cavaliers got within 92-90 on Larry Nance Jr.’s free throw with 9:08 to play, but McCollum answered with a driving layup, and the Cavaliers got no closer than 105-102.
During clutch time, the Trail Blazers outscored the Cavaliers 5-2.
Damian Lillard had 21 points and 8 assists.
For the Cavaliers, Cedi Osman scored 27 points (13 in the second quarter) on 10 for 16 shooting.
The Trail Blazers shot 56.4% from the field and 62.1% from 3 to the Cavaliers’ 41.6% and 38.2%. The Trail Blazers’ starters outscored the Cavaliers 66-49 in 23 minutes together.