The Los Angeles Clippers have strengthened their chances of avoiding the play-in tournament after a convincing victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Clippers, who are currently sitting in fourth place in the Western Conference, defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 129-124.
The Clippers have been on a roll lately, winning six of their last seven games. This latest win was especially important, as it put them two games ahead of the Trail Blazers in the standings and gave them a much-needed cushion to avoid the play-in tournament.
The Clippers were led by Kawhi Leonard, who had an impressive performance with 33 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Paul George also had a strong game, scoring 25 points and adding seven rebounds and four assists. Lou Williams was also instrumental in the victory, scoring 20 points off the bench.
The Trail Blazers were led by Damian Lillard, who had a game-high 37 points. CJ McCollum added 23 points, while Carmelo Anthony chipped in with 18 points and seven rebounds.
The Clippers have been playing well lately and this win was a great way to keep their momentum going. With only a few games left in the regular season, the Clippers are in a good position to avoid the play-in tournament and secure a top-four seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
The Clippers will look to continue their winning ways when they take on the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. If they can get another win, they will be one step closer to avoiding the play-in tournament and securing a top-four seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
