C.J. McCollum's Shooting Struggles Continue
7 years agoPortland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum can't seem to find the mark recently, as he struggled with his shot again on Thursday night. He scored 19 points but shot just 7-for-18 from the floor and 2-for-3 from the foul line. However, he did chip in four rebounds, three three-pointers, one steal and one block in 37 minutes. Since his 50-point explosion against the Chicago Bulls, his shooting has been downright lousy. In his past 11 games, McCollum is shooting just 40.5 percent from the floor. He's also not doing much to offset the weak shooting averaging with just 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in that stretch. Things don't get any easier for McCollum, as he will in all likelihood be matched up against lockdown defender Paul George in the Trail Blazers next game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Source: NBA.com
Source: NBA.com
CJ McCollum Out Monday Against 76ers
2 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (rest) won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. McCollum will get the night off to rest after dropping 40 points, five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 37 minutes in Sunday's 136-130 loss to the Pistons. The 33-year-old is one of seven Pelicans listed as unavailable for tonight's contest. Yves Missi (hip) could also be sidelined, as he is listed as questionable due to right hip soreness. McCollum will likely be back in action against Golden State on Friday.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
CJ McCollum Returns To Action Tuesday
4 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (rest) has not been listed on the injury report, indicating that he will be available for Tuesday's encounter with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Pelicans are coming off a back-to-back set, and McCollum was rested for the second leg on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Recently, McCollum has been quiet, averaging 15.6 points on 40.5 percent shooting since the All-Star break. With Zion Williamson (conditioning) also back in action, Trey Murphy III's offensive usage takes a hit, while Jordan Hawkins will likely have to move back to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
CJ McCollum Sitting Versus Memphis
4 weeks agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (rest) won't play on Sunday against the visiting Grizzlies. The veteran amassed 17 points, five boards, and one steal while shooting 4-for-7 from deep in Saturday's loss to the Houston Rockets. But McCollum and Zion Williamson will take the night off to rest. Bruce Brown is off the injury report, so he could move into the starting lineup. Jose Alvarado (hip), who is questionable after totaling 17 points and seven assists on Saturday, may also find himself with the first five.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
CJ McCollum Will Rest On Friday
1 month agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (rest) has been ruled out for the Friday night rematch against the Phoenix Suns while he receives a rest day. This is the back half of a back-to-back, and the Pelicans are fresh off of a win over the Suns on Thursday where McCollum posted 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists. On Friday, Jordan Hawkins and Jose Alvarado should both see a boost in minutes while McCollum and Zion Williamson (injury management) are both sidelined this time around. Hawkins finished with 10 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two blocks on Thursday while Alvarado had 14 points, five assists, and three steals.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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