Portland Trail blazers Vs LA Clippers, NBA 2026: Clippers Dominate Short-Handed Trail Blazers - In Pics
The LA Clippers displayed ruthless efficiency at the Intuit Dome, dismantling a struggling Portland Trail Blazers squad. James Harden orchestrated the offense with 18 assists, consistently finding Kawhi Leonard, who finished with an effortless 28 points. Portland, missing several starters due to injury, had no answer for the Clippers' transition game and interior presence. Despite a spirited 22-point effort from Scoot Henderson, the Blazers trailed by as many as 30 in the third quarter. The Clippers' bench depth proved decisive, outscoring Portland's reserves 54-28 in the blowout win. See best photos from the match.
A fan picks up streamers after the Portland Trail Blazers won an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Portland, Ore. | Photo: AP Photo/Jenny Kane
Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (5) reach for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore. | Photo: AP/Jenny Kane
Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Portland, Ore. | Photo: AP/Jenny Kane
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) shoots past Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore. | Photo: AP/Jenny Kane
Los Angeles Clippers center Brook Lopez (11) looks to get past Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore. | Photo: AP/Jenny Kane
Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (5) shoots during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore. | Photo: AP/Jenny Kane
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) goes to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Portland, Ore. | Photo: AP/Jenny Kane
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore. | Photo: AP/Jenny Kane
Portland Trail Blazers center/forward Robert Williams III (35) reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Portland, Ore. | Photo: AP/Jenny Kane
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