The Los Angeles Clippers put on a show for their fans on Tuesday night, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 132-127 despite missing several key players. The Clippers were missing stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George due to injury, as well as Patrick Beverley, who was out due to illness.
Despite the absences, the Clippers managed to pull off a victory thanks to a balanced scoring attack. Lou Williams led the way with 28 points, while Montrezl Harrell and Landry Shamet each added 20. The Clippers also got double-digit scoring from Ivica Zubac (13 points) and JaMychal Green (10 points).
The Clippers’ defense was also impressive, holding the Trail Blazers to just 37.9 percent shooting from the field. The Clippers also forced 19 turnovers and outrebounded the Trail Blazers 51-41.
The win was a testament to the depth of the Clippers’ roster and their ability to adjust to different lineups. With Leonard and George out, the Clippers relied on their bench players to step up and they delivered.
The victory was especially impressive given the fact that the Trail Blazers had won four of their last five games. The Clippers have now won five of their last six games and are in a good position to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The Clippers will look to continue their winning ways when they face the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. With Leonard and George still out, the Clippers will need another strong performance from their bench players if they want to come away with a win.
