PORTLAND, Ore. —
There was a stretch this season when the Clippers went 25-5 and put the NBA on notice as a serious championship contender.
In recent times the Clippers lost their way, losers of four of their last five games before they faced a Portland Trail Blazers team with the fifth-worst record in the league.
That in itself was a recipe for positive change for the Clippers, who led by as many as 27 in their 116-103 win Wednesday night at the Moda Center, with all five starters scoring in double figures.
“We just happen to be going through a tough stretch,” Clippers coach Ty Lue said.