The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-97, improving their record to 41-40. This victory ties them with the Clippers for the 8th seed in the Western Conference. The game featured a playoff atmosphere, with standout performances from Deni Avdija, who scored 35 points, and big men Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III, both achieving double-doubles. The Blazers maintained their intensity despite a brief Clippers lead, ultimately sealing the win with strong shooting and defensive efforts.
"Deni Avdija scored 35 points, coming out of the gate hot in the first quarter and finishing with a dagger three pointer with less than three minutes to go to essentially seal the Blazer win."
"The Blazer big men, Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III, both had double-doubles, a combined five first half three pointers, and seemingly endless hustle plays."
Read at Portland Mercury
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