The LA Clippers were in complete control against the Portland Trail Blazers. There wasn’t a moment in the game that they allowed the Blazers to come near their score. LA secured a 117-125 win against the Blazers with Paul George leading the way. It is safe to say that LA is a solid contender this season and the Western Conference isn’t safe.
Here’s Paul George’s Highlights vs The Blazers! pic.twitter.com/vnCqduJb2T
— ⚡️ (@LandOfPG) March 23, 2024
After capping off the regular season series against the Blazers with a 4-0 record, the Clippers are now nestled in the fourth seed. They hold a record of 44 wins and 25 losses. Unfortunately, the Blazers have only achieved a 19-51 record. Portland has entered a rebuilding phase, so there isn’t much that can be done for them to win.
LA Clippers player stats
The Clippers remained fairly consistent on the floor except for a few unfortunate turnovers. They shot 57.1% from the field, 42.4% from deep, and 85.2% from the free throw line. Surprisingly, they were outscored by the Blazers in the paint 64-52. LA also recorded 8 steals and 8 blocks.
Player | Minutes | Points | Assists | Rebounds |
Kawhi Leonard | 29 | 22 | 3 | 6 |
Paul George | 28 | 31 | 3 | 4 |
Ivica Zubac | 18 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
James Harden | 36 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
Terrance Mann | 36 | 20 | 4 | 1 |
Amir Coffey | 27 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
Daniel Theis | 21 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
Brandon Boston Jr. | 19 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
Mason Plumlee | 9 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
George scored 31 points along with 4 rebounds and 3 assists during the game. He also had 2 steals and 2 blocks. Kawhi Leonard backed him up with 22 points and some efforts on the defensive end. James Harden finished with 15 points and 10 assists. Terrance Mann had 20 points in the game while their bench players were a little quiet.
Portland Trail Blazers player stats
The Blazers shot 48.4% from the field, 36.4% from deep, and 60% from the free throw line. They recorded an impressive 11 steals against the Clippers. Scoot Henderson recorded 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 10 assists during the game while shooting 3-6 from deep. Kris Murray contributed 21 points along with 3 steals.
Player | Minutes | Points | Assists | Rebounds |
Kris Murray | 36 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
Toumani Camara | 32 | 11 | 1 | 7 |
Duop Reath | 27 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
Scoot Henderson | 35 | 24 | 10 | 4 |
Anfernee Simons | 22 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Jabari Walker | 28 | 14 | 3 | 8 |
Dalano Banton | 24 | 17 | 2 | 4 |
Rayan Rupert | 23 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Moses Brown | 14 | 9 | 2 | 6 |
Toumani Camara and Duop Reath had a combined total of 24 points. Jabari Walker came off the bench and tried his best to bring the Blazers to a close deficit. He scored 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists. Dalano Banton recorded 17 points.