nba Game Recap
Los Angeles Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers Recap - Clippers Win 125-117
Paul George went off for 31 points and added 4 rebounds leading Los Angeles to a 125-117 win over Portland on Friday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
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 216.0.
Los Angeles got 22 points from Kawhi Leonard and another 20 points from Terance Mann. James Harden contributed 10 assists, while Ivica Zubac cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Portland got 24 points from Scoot Henderson in a losing cause and another 21 points from Kris Murray. Scoot Henderson contributed 10 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Jabari Walker had 8 rebounds.
The Clippers hit the break winning 70-53 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Portland as they grabbed 41 boards, while Los Angeles only had 40
Los Angeles heads into a battle against the 76ers. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Denver.