Associated Press
Portland Trail Blazers
(1-3, 14th in the Western Conference)
vs.
Los Angeles Clippers
(2-1, fifth in the Western Conference)
Inglewood, California; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE:
Get ready for an exciting showdown as the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Los Angeles Clippers in tonight’s Western Conference clash.
Last season, the Clippers showcased their prowess on the court, boasting an impressive record of 51-31 overall and 30-22 within the conference, with a solid 25-16 home record.
Their offense was on fire, averaging a sizzling 115.6 points per game while showcasing a 48.9% field goal percentage and a 38.1% mark from downtown.
Contrarily, Portland endured a challenging 2023-24 season, finishing with a record of 21-61 and a 8-44 conference mark. However, the Trail Blazers still managed to showcase their precision, averaging a 43.9% field goal percentage and a 34.5% accuracy from beyond the arc.
INJURY UPDATE: Clippers fans will have to wait for Mo Bamba’s (knee) and P.J. Tucker’s (personal) return, but Kawhi Leonard (knee) remains out. Meanwhile, Trail Blazers fans await the comeback of Robert Williams III (hamstring) but will have to cheer without Matisse Thybulle (knee) and Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder), who remain out.
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Catch all the thrilling action live from Inglewood, California, as these two Western Conference rivals go head-to-head on Wednesday.