The Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers engaged in a three-ring circus of offense today, demonstrating plenty of firepower and comparatively little defense. In the end, a big three-point shot by Rodney McGruder and a pair of missed free throws from Damian Lillard decided the game in the oddest fashion imaginable. Portland’s lack of defense allowed the Clippers to steal the game, 122-117.
Injuries
The Blazers’ streak of fortune with opponent injuries continues, as Kawhi Leonard and Patrick Beverley—both strong defenders—sat out the game.