Trail Blazers vs Clippers
Fri, Dec 26
Final
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers
(12 - 18)
103
-
119
Clippers
Clippers
(8 - 21)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Blazers | 35 | 27 | 16 | 25 | 103 |
| Clippers | 25 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 119 |
Venue: Moda Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Deni Avdija
POR | #8 | F
29
9
9
James Harden
LAC | #1 | G
34
2
6
Smart Game Analysis
Los Angeles Clippers has a 62% chance of winning the game
Despite a poor road record, the Clippers' star power and recent momentum should overpower a Trail Blazers roster decimated by injuries to key starters.
Key Analysis
- • Portland is severely handicapped by the confirmed absences of top contributors Damian Lillard, Jerami Grant, and Jrue Holiday.
- • Kawhi Leonard and James Harden give the Clippers the two best players on the floor, creating a significant talent mismatch.
- • The Trail Blazers struggle defensively, allowing 120.5 points per game, which leaves them vulnerable to elite scorers.
- • Los Angeles enters with momentum after winning consecutive games, while Portland has lost back-to-back close contests.
- • Portland holds a statistical advantage on the glass, averaging 45.2 rebounds per game compared to the Clippers' 40.9.
- • To steal a win, the Trail Blazers must exploit the absence of Clippers center Ivica Zubac by dominating the paint and second-chance points.
