LOS ANGELES – The Trail Blazers used a 30-16 advantage in the third quarter and extended their lead to as many as 22 during the decisive period in defeating the Clippers in Los Angeles, 104-96, in front of 16,705 at Staples Center.
With the win, Portland snapped a seven-game losing streak in the series against the Clippers that dated back to the beginning of the 2015-16 season.
Jusuf Nurkic scored 14 points and added a career-high tying 20 rebounds, while Damian Lillard led six Trail Blazers in double figures with 28 points and added a game-high seven assists.