Half-time report
The Clippers are on the road but don’t seem any worse. They have a bit of a lead as they currently lead the Trail Blazers 70-53.
If the Clippers continue to play like this, they will increase their record to 44-25 in no time. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers will have to settle for a 19-51 record unless they turn things around (and quickly).
Who’s playing
Los Angeles Clippers@Portland Trail Blazers
Current records: Los Angeles 43-25, Portland 19-50
How to watch
- When: Friday March 22, 2024 at 10 p.m. ET
- Or: Moda Center at Rose Quarter – Portland, Oregon
- TV: Bally Sports SoCal
- Follow: CBS Sports app
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $11.00
What there is to know
The Clippers will play the full four quarters on Friday, but they should have things finished well before that. They will hit the road to face the Portland Trail Blazers at 10 p.m. ET at the Moda Center in the Rose Quarter.
Last Wednesday, Los Angeles earned a 116-103 victory over the Trail Blazers. The Clippers pushed the score to 94-70 late in the third, a deficit that the Trail Blazers reduced but never really recovered from.
The Clippers earned their victory thanks to several key players, but it was Paul George up front who scored 27 points along with six rebounds and two steals. George is on a roll when it comes to points, as he has now scored 26 or more in the last four games he has played. James Harden was another key contributor, shooting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc and notching a double-double with 19 points and 14 assists.
Los Angeles’ victory improved their record to 43-25. As for Portland, they are on a four-game losing streak that drops them to 19-50.
This competition is shaping up to be an explosion: the Clippers have had no problem running up the score this season, averaging 116.5 points per game. It’s a different story for the Trail Blazers, as they’ve averaged just 107.6 points per game. The only thing standing between the Clippers and another offensive beatdown is the Trail Blazers. Will they be able to contain them?
The Clippers were able to pull off a solid win against the Trail Blazers in their previous game on Wednesday, winning 116-103. Will the Clippers repeat their success, or will the Trail Blazers have a better game plan this time around? We’ll know soon enough.
Odds
Los Angeles is big favorite with 13 points against Portland, according to the latest NBA Odds.
Oddsmakers had a good idea of the line for this one, as the game opened with the Clippers as 12-point favorites.
The over/under is 217.5 points.
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History of the series
Los Angeles has won 9 of its last 10 games against Portland.
- March 20, 2024 – Los Angeles 116 vs. Portland 103
- December 11, 2023 – Los Angeles 132 vs. Portland 127
- October 25, 2023 – Los Angeles 123 vs. Portland 111
- April 8, 2023 – Los Angeles 136 vs. Portland 125
- March 19, 2023 – Los Angeles 117 vs. Portland 102
- November 29, 2022 – Los Angeles 118 vs. Portland 112
- December 06, 2021 – Los Angeles 102 vs. Portland 90
- November 9, 2021 – Los Angeles 117 vs. Portland 109
- October 29, 2021 – Portland 111 vs. Los Angeles 92
- October 25, 2021 – Los Angeles 116 vs. Portland 86
