The Blazers left the safety of the Moda Center to take on the Clippers at the Staples Center. With a win, Portland extends its lead in third place of the Western Conference, as well as the league-leading win streak.
After an early comeback scare, the Blazers connected on too many shots for the Clippers to keep up with. Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum combined for 44 points on 50% shooting in the win.
Game Summary
Blazers started off the game quickly, taking a 15-6 lead behind contributions from just about all the starters. Damian Lillard led the way with 9 first quarter points and the Blazers led 24-18 after one.