Despite leading the Western Conference Finals 2-0, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admitted that he's having a hard time dealing with the Portland Trail Blazers backcourt of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.
“They are one of the best backcourts in the league. They are a nightmare,” Kerr said, per NBC Sports Northwest.
After blowing out the Blazers in the series opener, the Warriors barely escaped with a 114-111 win in Game 2. Lillard and McCollum bounced back from an underwhelming performance in the first game by finishing with 23 and 22 points respectively. They have also combined for eight 3-pointers and 15 assists.
Dame and CJ had their ups and downs in these playoffs, but the Blazers held on to win the first two rounds. They have made quick work of the Oklahoma City Thunder before barely surviving the Denver Nuggets.
However, they can't seem to figure out a way to lead the Blazers past the Warriors — the team that eliminated them in the playoffs back in two of the past three seasons. What's more troubling is the fact that they haven't been able to take advantage of Kevin Durant's absence.
The Warriors have an opportunity to push the Blazers' back against the wall in Game 3 on Saturday, as the series shifts to Portland. If they will be able to win the next game, it's hard to imagine Portland winning four straight against them.
Sure enough, the Blazers are a resilient team, and that's what they've shown throughout the postseason. Do not be surprised if they bounce back at home for Game 3, with Lillard and McCollum leading the way.
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