Los Angeles Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers — 104:114, NBA

The Portland Trail Blazers earned a 114-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, pulling away late behind a balanced attack and a decisive edge on the glass. Portland’s perimeter shooting helped set the tone, as the Blazers knocked down 15 three-pointers to keep consistent pressure on the Clippers’ defense. Jrue Holiday led all scorers with 30 points for Portland, repeatedly creating offense in the half court and converting key looks to steady the Blazers whenever the Clippers threatened. Deni Avdija added 28 points, giving Portland a second high-volume scorer and helping them maintain pace through the middle portions of the game. Los Angeles shot efficiently overall (28-for-46, 61.0%), but couldn’t match Portland’s three-point volume and rebounding advantage. Kawhi Leonard paced the Clippers with 23 points, while Darius Garland scored 20 and Brook Lopez contributed 18, yet Los Angeles’ 19 assists and 30 rebounds weren’t enough to overcome Portland’s 48-30 rebounding margin. The result underscores Portland’s ability to win with shot-making and physicality, particularly when it controls the boards and generates extra opportunities. For the Clippers, the offensive efficiency was a positive, but the gap in rebounding and the three-point differential proved too steep to close in the final stretch.