Now without CJ McCollum, traded to New Orleans, and still deprived of Damian Lillard (abdominals), Portland was able to count on the contribution and energy of his replacements. Faced with apathetic Lakers in defense, Keljin Blevins (26), Lillard’s cousin, scored two award-winning shots to put the Blazers back in the lead at the start of the last quarter (82-78, 37th).
