Blazers Outlast Nuggets In 4OT Marathon To Take 2-1 Series Lead

The Portland Trail Blazers outlasted the Denver Nuggets 140-137 in the second four-overtime game in NBA Playoffs history to take a 2-1 series lead.

Rodney Hood came off the bench to hit a key 3-pointer at the end of the fourth overtime to put the Blazers firmly in the lead. Clutch free throws from Seth Curry sealed the deal.

CJ McCollum led all scorers with 41 points. Damian Lillard finished with 28. Hood had 19.

The Blazers face the Nuggets in Game 4 from Portland on Sunday, May 5, at 4 p.m. PT.