The Blazers did not substitute Lillard during this timeout but made some tactical readjustments.
They reiterated the strategy of initiating the pick and roll through CJ and advised against switching big men for defending Zeng Xingyang.
The primary purpose of this timeout was to slow down the Nuggets' offensive momentum.
After the timeout, it's the Blazers' turn for offense.
CJ McCollum dribbled to the right side, and after several consecutive passes on the outside, he got the ball back, then initiated a pick and roll.
Ami Nu came up to block Harris, who was following, and CJ McCollum observed Zeng Xingyang's position, realizing he was not near him. So, he changed his pace, misaligning Galinari's rhythm, and moved to the right low-post for a close-range stop-and-shoot with a fadeaway.
Galinari's defense lunged forward, but it didn't put much pressure on CJ McCollum.
"Swish!"
The basketball pierced through the net.
27 to 37.
