Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Clippers — 116:97, NBA

The Portland Trail Blazers pulled away for a 116–97 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, winning by 19 points. Portland’s offense was led by Deni Avdija, who poured in a game-high 35 points, while Donovan Clingan added 18 to help the Blazers control the interior and maintain separation as the game progressed. Los Angeles received 24 points from Kawhi Leonard and 21 from Brook Lopez, with Darius Garland adding 16. However, the Clippers struggled to keep pace once Portland established a consistent scoring rhythm and began stacking stops, forcing Los Angeles into a chase game for long stretches. By the numbers provided, Portland held edges in rebounding (46–35) and assists (23–17), indicators of stronger possession control and more consistent ball movement. The Blazers also benefited from their top-end shot creation—especially Avdija’s scoring—while the Clippers’ perimeter volume (13 made threes on 40 attempts) wasn’t enough to offset Portland’s overall control of the game. Going forward, Portland can point to the combination of a high-usage scorer (Avdija) and frontcourt production (Clingan) as a blueprint for winning. For Los Angeles, the scoring from Leonard and Lopez was a positive, but the Clippers will need more sustained two-way stretches—and cleaner possession outcomes—to avoid falling behind early and playing from a deficit.