Yang Hansen benched! DeAndre Lopez sets career high with 9 three-pointers as Clippers dominate Trail Blazers for third straight win

On December 27th Beijing time, during the NBA regular season, the Clippers secured a 119-103 road win over the Trail Blazers, achieving their third win in a row as the Trail Blazers fell to their third consecutive defeat.

For the Trail Blazers, Avdiya scored 29 points with 9 rebounds and 9 assists, Kamara added 20 points, Sharpe contributed 16, Love had 14, Klingen posted 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Williams grabbed 12 rebounds with 4 points. The Clippers saw Harden put up 34 points and 6 assists, Lopez score 31 points with 5 rebounds and 2 blocks, and Leonard tally 28 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals.

In the first quarter, Sharpe slammed a lob dunk, Avdiya floated in a bank shot, and both Klingen and Avdiya hit consecutive three-pointers, giving the Trail Blazers a dream start at 12-3. Lopez hit a long-range shot to help the Clippers begin their comeback. Sharpe nailed a three-pointer, Avdiya hit a step-back jumper, Love easily scored on a layup, Klingen made a jump shot, Avdiya completed a 2+1 play, and three-pointers from Love and Sharpe showcased their firepower as the Trail Blazers closed the quarter leading 35-25.

In the second quarter, Batum knocked down a long-range shot, Leonard scored on a banked layup, keeping the Clippers in pursuit. Luper drained an open three, while Lowry and Avdiya aggressively attacked the rim. Kamara hit another long-range shot, and Avdiya made a step-back jumper, helping the Trail Blazers lead 49-37. Lopez fired from outside, Harden scored on a driving jumper, Lopez and Collins hit back-to-back threes, bringing the Clippers within 50-52. Murray threw down a dunk, Love hit a three-pointer, Kamara and Sharpe dominated inside, extending the Trail Blazers’ lead to 61-50. Harden completed a 2+1 play, Sanders hit a long three, keeping the Clippers in the chase. At halftime, the Trail Blazers led 62-56.

In the third quarter, Avdiya sank a three-pointer from the top of the key, Sharpe scored on a floater, and Klingen hit a long-range shot, pushing the Trail Blazers ahead 71-59 by 12 points. Dunn and Lopez hit consecutive three-pointers, Harden scored on a banked layup, and the Clippers fought back to tie the game at 72. Lopez then made two more three-pointers, reaching a total of 9 threes in this game, setting a new career record. Harden scored a layup on the break, followed by a 3+1 play, helping the Clippers finish the quarter leading 85-78.

In the final quarter, Leonard hit a turnaround jumper, Sanders aggressively attacked the basket, giving the Clippers a 10-point lead at 93-83. Leonard completed a powerful dunk, Miller hit a chasing three-pointer, Harden scored on a driving layup, maintaining the Clippers’ advantage at 105-91. Throughout the rest of the game, the Clippers firmly held their lead and secured the victory as desired.

Starting Lineups

Clippers: Harden, Dunn, Leonard, Collins, Lopez

Trail Blazers: Avdiya, Sharpe, Kamara, Murray, Klingen