No points in transition! Yang Hansen scores 2 points and grabs 1 rebound in 4 minutes; Leonard posts 30+10 as the Trail Blazers fall to the Clippers

On October 27th Beijing time, during the NBA regular season, the Trail Blazers played an away game against the Clippers. After four quarters of competition, the Trail Blazers were defeated 107-114 by the Clippers. For the Trail Blazers, Avdija scored 23 points with 7 rebounds and 5 assists, Klingen contributed 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists, Sharpe added 19 points, and Holiday had 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists; for the Clippers, Harden put up 20 points, 6 rebounds, 13 assists, and 3 steals, Leonard posted 30 points and 10 rebounds with 4 assists, and Zubac scored 21 points with 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Yang Hansen played 4 minutes, contributing 2 points and 1 rebound.

In the first quarter, Harden, Leonard, and Zubac took turns scoring to help the Clippers take the lead. Avdija hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, and Yang Hansen immediately attacked inside upon entering, drawing a foul from Zubac and making both free throws. Holiday added a three-pointer from outside, tying the score for the Trail Blazers. Leonard scored 5 straight points, but after the Trail Blazers stole the ball from Zubac, Avdija led a fast break to force a timeout from the Clippers. After the timeout, the Clippers ignited the crowd with three consecutive fast break points, exciting owner Ballmer on the sidelines. The Clippers played increasingly smoothly at home, and Lopez’s three-pointer from the top of the arc pushed their lead into double digits. The first quarter ended with the Clippers leading 34-23 over the Trail Blazers.

In the second quarter, the Trail Blazers regained their shooting touch from outside, going on an 8-2 run to narrow the gap. The Clippers suddenly struggled offensively in the first half of the quarter, allowing the Trail Blazers to launch another fast break burst and take the lead. It’s said that youth is powerful, and the Trail Blazers demonstrated their energy to teach the Clippers a lesson in the second quarter. Wesley drove to the basket and was aggressively fouled, making free throws to extend the lead. Klingen was dunked over by Zubac but quickly responded with a three-pointer. Avdija missed a three, but Kamara’s putback helped push the lead to double digits. Before halftime, Zubac’s free throws cut the deficit, and Batum hit a long-range shot. Leonard’s buzzer-beater three-pointer was ruled invalid, and the Trail Blazers led 60-55 over the Clippers at halftime.

At the start of the second half, Harden and Leonard scored consecutively, and Zubac slammed a powerful dunk to tie the game. Klingen answered back, and Sharpe assisted Kamara to help the Trail Blazers regain the lead. Leonard and Harden attacked the basket alternately, but the Trail Blazers failed to respond effectively, and the Clippers regained the lead. With Harden hitting another three-pointer, the Clippers’ lead grew to 7 points. At the end of the quarter, Sharpe made two free throws to reduce the deficit, with the Trail Blazers trailing 82-87 to the Clippers.

In the final quarter, Wesley’s smooth mid-range jumper left Paul helpless. Paul responded with an open three-pointer, and Collins also calmly nailed a corner three, putting the Trail Blazers on the verge of collapse. Paul grew more confident and hit another three-pointer, while Leonard was fouled by Holiday on a driving layup, pushing the Clippers’ lead back into double digits. The Trail Blazers’ challenge to the foul was unsuccessful but sparked their fighting spirit. Grant and Sable scored 5 points consecutively, bringing suspense back to the game. Seeing the situation, the Clippers put Harden back on the floor, restoring their double-digit lead. Although Avdija and Sharpe kept chasing points, the Clippers’ dominance inside was overwhelming. Zubac and Collins continuously attacked the paint, firmly controlling the game. Ultimately, the Trail Blazers lost 107-114 to the Clippers.

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