The Los Angeles Clippers showcased their dominance with a commanding 118-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, highlighted by Norman Powell’s 23 points and James Harden's 19 points. This win came just a night after the Clippers achieved a franchise-record 59-point victory against the Brooklyn Nets.
Dalano Banton led the Blazers with 23 points, while rookie Scoot Henderson contributed 16. The Clippers extended their lead to 34 points in the fourth quarter, driven by a powerful dunk from Kobe Brown. Notably, Clippers coach Ty Lue acknowledged the challenge posed by young guard Shaedon Sharpe, who entered the game with five consecutive matches scoring 20 points, but he managed only 12 in this outing.