Clippers, Norman Powell and Portland Trail Blazers
The road from now until the All-Star break in four weeks is treacherous. The Blazers conclude their home stand with Houston (27-13) on Saturday night, followed by a Sunday game against the Chicago Bulls (18-23).
Norman Powell scores 23 points, James Harden adds 19 and the Clippers follow up their 59-point blowout win by holding Portland to 37% shooting in a 118-89 road win.
Norman Powell Hits One from Behind the Arc. Highlights of Norman Powell's Buzzer Beater at 05:41 in 1st Quarter of Clippers at Trail Blazers on 01/16/2025
The Portland Trail Blazers fell behind by double digits in the first quarter and never challenged during a 118-89 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thurs
Norman Powell scored 23 points, James Harden had 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-89 on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) tries to get around the defense of Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) AP AP
Norman Powell scored 23 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers complete a perfect back-to-back set with a convincing 118-89 win over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.
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