Los Angeles Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers
March 3,2023 at 9:00 PM
Clippers Defeat Blazers, 117-102
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the host Portland Trail Blazers, 117-102, at Moda Center on Sunday.

While there were three ties in this game, Los Angeles won in wire-to-wire fashion after a 36-30 first quarter. They also closed the game on a 14-5 run over the final seven minutes to cap off their double-digit victory. The Clippers shot 12-of-28 from three-point range, while the Trail Blazers connected on just 6-of-29. LA also out-rebounded Portland, 56-46, while winning the turnover battle, 13-9.

The Clippers (38-34) were led by Paul George, providing 29 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four steals. Kawhi Leonard collected 24 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Ivica Zubac amassed 14 points, 10 rebounds and two assists. Russell Westbrook tallied nine points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, while Eric Gordon led the bench with 20 points.

The Trail Blazers (31-40) were led by Jusuf Nurkic, totaling 23 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and two blocks. Damian Lillard had 21 points, seven rebounds and nine assists on just 4-of-17 shooting. Anfernee Simons accrued 16 points, three rebounds and six assists, while Trendon Watford led the bench with 12 points and three boards.

On deck for Los Angeles is a home matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. As for Portland, they're off until Wednesday, when they travel to face the Utah Jazz.
Posted on: 3/19/2023 8:41 PM
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