The Portland Trail Blazers edged the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 to move into the Western Conference finals on Sunday.
CJ McCollum (37 points and nine rebounds) led the Trail Blazers to a 100-96 win in the deciding game of the series in Denver.
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The win moved Portland into the conference finals, where the Golden State Warriors await, for the first time since 2000.
McCollum's heroics were much-needed for the Trail Blazers as star Damian Lillard struggled, going three-of-17 for just 13 points, although he contributed 10 rebounds and eight assists.
the TOP PLAYS down the stretch as the @trailblazers win Game 7 and ADVANCE! #RipCity #NBAPlayoffs
— NBA (@NBA) May 12, 2019
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Nuggets star Nikola Jokic had a double-double of 29 points and 13 rebounds.
