In between games, McCollum said that he …

In between games, McCollum said that he received treatment on his back “all the time.” He took ice baths as late a 1 a.m. after games. And considering he has labored through ankle, knee and chest injuries this season, McCollumn willingly accepted the pain would not dissipate. “It was all mental. I was fortunate enough to have an injury I can play through, and our training staff has done a great job of monitoring it,” McCollum said. “You understand you’re playing more than just yourself. We have a chance to do special things as a unit and I want to be a part of it.”