ClutchPoints Jan 10, 2019
Video: Blazers’ CJ McCollum hilariously attempts to calm Zach Collins on the bench
The Portland Trail Blazers didn’t have much to fret about in their 124-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, but big man Zach Collins wasn’t too pleased when he fouled out of the game late in the fourth quarter. Star teammate CJ McCollum took the opportunity to try to calm down the youngster […] The post Video: Blazers’ CJ McCollum hilariously attempts to calm Zach Collins on the bench appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rip City Project Jan 10, 2019
CJ McCollum, Seth Curry, and Zach Collins reemerge as Portland Trail Blazers defeat Chicago Bulls
On the backs of several impressive performances from struggling players, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Chicago Bulls, 124-112. The Portland Trail Blazers won their third straight game, beating the Chicago Bulls, 124-112. For much of the first half, the Bulls stayed in step with the Blazers; that is, until Portland’s intensity ramped up and […] CJ McCollum, Seth Curry, and Zach Collins reemerge as Portland Trail Blazers defeat Chicago Bulls - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazer's Edge Jan 10, 2019
Recap: Blazers Stay Hot, Roll Over Bulls 124-112
Portland used a strong second half and an empowered bench to down the visiting Chicago Bulls. Nothing quite like the bottom of the Eastern Conference to cure what ails you. CJ McCollum had 24 points, the Portland Trail Blazers bench had 54 points, and the Blazers took down the Chicago Bulls, 124-112, Wednesday night at the Moda Center. Zach Collins had 16 points and played strong defense, while Damian Lillard had 16 points and 10 assists. Zach LaVine had 18 points, and Wendell Carter Jr. had 22 points for Chicago in the losing effort. Here are tonight’s takeaways: Red Hot Curry Sauce:...
Rip City Project Jan 5, 2019
Diving into the Portland Trail Blazers roster: Zach Collins
It’s time to dive into the Portland Trail Blazers second-year big man, Zach Collins. It’s no secret that the Portland Trail Blazers need another all-star caliber player to have success in the playoffs and have a shot at a title. We’ve went through practically all of the trade scenarios we possibly could at this point. […] Diving into the Portland Trail Blazers roster: Zach Collins - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazer's Edge Jan 4, 2019
Concerns over Collins’ Scoring Funk
Trail Blazers big man Zach Collins is enduring a rough stretch on the offensive end of the court. The shine surrounding Zach Collins’ superb start to his second year with the Trail Blazers is starting to fade. After receiving a larger role to finish his rookie campaign, it appeared that Collins was in the midst of a massive leap through the first 10 games of the 2018-19 season. Instead, opponents have adapted and the former Gonzaga standout is enduring a rough shooting stretch from beyond the arc. After a stretch of dismal outings, it has raised the question: how concerned should the...
Rip City Project Jan 3, 2019
Portland Trail Blazers: With improvement on the glass and Zach Collins struggling, Meyers Leonard may earn more playing-time
There’s no denying that Meyers Leonard has had a solid season for the Portland Trail Blazers so far. A source of both incredible joy and teeth-grinding frustration, Portland Trail Blazers big man Meyers Leonard has put together a pretty solid half-season. Leonard has been nails from beyond the arc and increased his production on the […] Portland Trail Blazers: With improvement on the glass and Zach Collins struggling, Meyers Leonard may earn more playing-time - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazer's Edge Jan 1, 2019
New Year Resolutions: Trail Blazers edition
Eric Griffith outlines some possible resolutions for a few Blazers. Happy New Year! As 2019 kicks off (and the Trail Blazers battle the Kings), let’s take a moment to propose some resolutions for our favorite basketball team. Like most New Year pledges, a lot of these will likely be unrealized, but if even a few come true it could really help the team. Zach Collins Collins should resolve to continue working on adding a jump shot to his repertoire. The second year Gonzaga product has improved his shooting percentage from 39.8 to 48.5 this season, but his 3-point accuracy has held steady at...
Blazer's Edge Dec 20, 2018
Zach Collins Is Making Important Progress in his Second Season
While he hasn’t had a breakout sophomore campaign, Zach Collins is much better this season than he was as a rookie. The idea of a sophomore breakout is popular in sports. The thinking is that players have been professionals for a year, understand how the league works, and are adjusted to their teammates, so it stands to reason that they take a step forward. On the other hand, there’s also the fabled sophomore slump, where other teams have recognized the player’s talents, and now have game plans to stop them, resulting in a down year. Zach Collins of the Portland Trail Blazers was...
Blazer's Edge Dec 16, 2018
Stotts Honors Bench’s Improved Play
The Athletic’s Jason Quick explained what coach Terry Stotts did for the reserves after Portland’s win over Toronto. The Trail Blazers utilized the improved play from their second unit to snap a two-game losing skid against the Raptors on Friday. Led by Zach Collins, Portland’s reserves produced 58 points in the victory. After the game, coach Terry Stotts presented five game balls to the Blazers’ supporting cast. The Athletic’s Jason Quick described the presentation on Saturday: A ball went to Seth Curry, who scored a season-high 13 points one game after being benched. A ball went...
