----- Norman Powell scored 23 points and James Harden added 19 points and six assists as the Los Angeles Clippers record a 118-89 blowout victory over the Portland Trail Blazers Thursday night at Moda Center.
Norman Powell scored a team-high 23 points and James Harden finished with 19 points and six assists as the Los Angeles Clippers hammered the Portland Trail Blazers 118-89 Thursday night at Moda Center.
Dalano Banton led Portland with 23 points and Scoot Henderson finished with 16 points and six assists.
Los Angeles (23-17) built a 52-38 halftime lead on 54% shooting and then took control of the game in the third quarter. LA opened the second half on a 19-2 run to take a 71-40 lead. Portland (13-27) never recovered after that and the Clippers cruised to an easy victory.
Toumani Camara and Anfernee Simons combined to go 0-for-14 from the floor for zero points.
Up Next- The Trail Blazers will host the Houston Rockets Saturday night at Moda Center. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM.
Chad's Take- Rough night for the short-handed Trail Blazers.