The Portland Trail Blazers fought hard with the healthy pieces left on their roster, but succumbed to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, 136-125. It was another big night for rookie guard Shaedon Sharpe and forward Kevin Knox, who combined for 56 points.
After the game, Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups was asked about Sharpe’s ability to counter defensive adjustments as he continues to grow late in the season. Billups credited the opportunity that tanki—pardon me—injuries created for the 19-year-old.
This is invaluable, the experience that Shaedon is getting these last 10-11 games, whatever it is.