The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 98-94 on the road behind an undoubted early candidate for Most Improved Player, C.J. McCollum, who finished with 35 points on 14-of-28 shooting, 11 rebounds, 9 assists, and 4 steals.
Here is some of the historical context behind McCollum’s stat line:
CJ McCollum is the first NBA player with at least 35 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals since Kevin Garnett (12/10/04 vs. SAC).
— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) December 28, 2015
CJ McCollum is the first Trail Blazer with at least 35 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals since Clyde Drexler (1/28/92 at GS).
— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) December 28, 2015
Players with 35+ points, 11+ rebounds, 9+ assists, 4+ steals in road game since 1985-86: McCollum (tonight), Drexler (1992), Jordan (1989).
— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) December 28, 2015