Los Angeles Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers Basketball Preview - 03-22-2024
The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off of an emotional loss against Memphis Grizzlies and hope to turn things around against an underperforming Trail Blazers team. In their last meeting against them, they won 132-127; thus making them heavy favorites to beat them again this time around.
LA's defense is among the league's finest, which will help keep this game low-scoring. Conversely, Portland Trail Blazers rank near the bottom when it comes to scoring points from within their own offense; therefore they'll find it challenging to convert easy points.
Los Angeles averages 116.5 points per game on average and have one of the lowest 3-point shooting percentages among NBA teams. They also excel at taking care of the ball and keeping opponents out of the paint without giving up many points in return.
Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers are giving up an average of 115.5 points per game; that's lower than league-wide average. Although not great at guarding 3-point lines or stopping opponents inside of their paint area.
Los Angeles Clippers are heavy favorites in this matchup and should win and cover comfortably. Unbeaten against Portland Trail Blazers this season, Los Angeles will look to extend their dominance in head-to-head battle by defeating Portland here. Portland may miss several key players due to injuries; without adequate depth at their disposal this could cost Portland this game.
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