After a slow start, it appeared the Los Angeles Clippers would once again get the upper hand on the Portland Trail Blazers tonight. But thanks to a resurgent defensive effort and some timely buckets from Damian Lillard and friends, the Blazers awoke from their slumber to snag a 111-92 victory.
This marks the first time the Blazers are above .500, earning three victories over Western Conference Playoff teams from a year ago, with impressive margins — 29, 20, and 19 — to show for it. Lillard led the way with 25, but ten players had at least five.