Blazers scoring guards usually smashed in this matchup, should do better without Leonard out there. A lot of 3's going up, the Clippers the ones making them. Jackson with three 3's, Clippers up 7 after one. It's Powell carrying the Blazers offense, though down 1 at the half. Simons down the lane for the slam, Clippers still hold the lead. Lillard gets going in the 4th, but the Clippers stay ahead with their consistent 3-point shooting, claiming their 5th win on the trot. Both teams took care of the ball, the Blazers shot okay, but the Clippers shot lights out. Batum with an efficient 22 points, 6 of 8 from outside. George 24 points, 9 boards, 7 assists. Jackson 23 points, 6 assists. Powell for the Blazers, with an efficient 23 points, 5 of 6 from outside, no turnovers. Nurkic 15 points, 6 assists, 13 boards. Lillard 27 points, McCollum just 13.
3. (Lac) N. Batum, 2. (Por) N. Powell, 1. (Por) J. Nurkic.
3. (Lac) N. Batum, 2. (Por) N. Powell, 1. (Por) J. Nurkic.