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Clippers need quick start in Game 6 to avoid elimination

With their backs against the wall after a 108-98 Game 5 loss Wednesday at Staples Center, the Clippers on Friday will enter the lion’s den that is Moda Center in Portland, Ore. for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series with the Trail Blazers, who lead 3-2.

Portland players will be salivating at the thought of eliminating the Clippers and Trail Blazers fans figure to be as loud as ever, and as hard as ever, on the Clippers.

The Clippers must guard against the home team getting off to a quick start because without injured Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, catching up would be harder than usual.