Blazers Defeat Nuggets Behind McCollum's 37-Point Performance The Portland Trail Blazers are headed to their first Western Conference finals since 2000. The Blazers, who trailed by 17 points in the second quarter, completed the largest comeback in a Game 7 in the past 20 years. CJ McCollum led the team with br 37 points and nine rebounds in the 100-96 victory over br the Denver Nuggets. CJ McCollum, via statement The Blazers are one series away from their br first NBA Finals appearance since 1992. Portland will face the two-time defending br NBA champion Golden State Warriors br in the Western Conference finals.