----- Norman Powell scored 30 points on 11-of-15 shooting as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 127-105 Tuesday night at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Norman Powell scored a game-high 30 points and James Harden added 23 points and seven assists as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 127-105 Tuesday night at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA.
DeAndre Ayton scored 16 points and Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija each had 15 for Portland.
The Clippers and Trail Blazers each finished 2-2 in NBA Cup West Group A play. Neither team advanced out of pool play.
Portland pulled to within two at 72-70 with 6:05 left in the third quarter but the Clippers responded with a 34-10 run to put the game away.
Defense continues to be a problem for the Trail Blazers. They’ve allowed at least 120 points in four of their last five games.
Up Next- The Trail Blazers return home to meet the Utah Jazz Friday night at Moda Center. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM.
Chad's Take- Portland's lack of depth in the front court proved to be costly on Wednesday night.