Lillard is shooting a dismal 32.6 percent from the field and is scoring only 20.3 points a game — a steep drop-off from his average of 33 per game in the first round. He has tried to make up for his scoring drop by passing more, but neither C.J. McCollum nor any other Blazers have stepped into the void in a meaningful way. “They want me to be making shots and doing all this stuff, but it’s different when you’re out there. Whether Portland’s season ends on Monday night or not, seven years into his career, Lillard has proved to be nothing short of phenomenal.

Source: New York Times May 20, 2019 17:29 UTC