The Trail Blazers hung in there for a half or so, but were ultimately second best against the Clippers.
Portland shot just 25.9 percent from deep, and their offense seemed to run out of ideas for most of the contest.
The third quarter proved to be the difference, as the Blazers scored just 17 points, and failed to match the Clippers intensity. This intensity in particular was led by Montrezl Harrell, who torched Portland’s wide-open lane for 26 points and 9 rebounds.
CJ McCollum had 20, and Hassan Whiteside 18, but the starters were hooked with 7 minutes to play, as Stotts recognized the game was already decided.