The Portland Trail Blazers and LA Clippers are set to duke it out for the first time this season in what could be a preview of a potential playoff matchup. The Trail Blazers will be looking to even out their 3-4 record as they storm STAPLES Center to play the Clippers, who currently stand at 5-3 on the year.
Kawhi Leonard sat out LA’s last contest against the Milwaukee Bucks due to load management, which met strong media backlash considering Kawhi was not nursing any legitimate injuries. While fans were robbed of a showdown between last year’s MVP and Finals MVP, Leonard will be fully rested to take on the Trail Blazers.