nba Game Recap
Clippers Down Portland 132-127 - Match Report
Kawhi Leonard poured in 34 points for Los Angeles on Monday, as they defeated Portland 132-127 at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -14.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 220.5.
Los Angeles got 20 points from Paul George and another 20 points from James Harden. Paul George contributed 8 assists, while Paul George cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Portland got 38 points from Anfernee Simons in a losing cause and another 27 points from Shaedon Sharpe. Shaedon Sharpe contributed 6 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Moses Brown had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 66-65 at the break.
Portland had a 36-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Sacramento looking for another win. For Portland, they head home to face Utah.