Clippers Dominate Blazers for Ninth Straight Home Win

Norman Powell's 30 points and James Harden's milestone performance propel the Clippers to a decisive victory despite NBA Cup elimination.

The Los Angeles Clippers secured a 127-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, marking their ninth consecutive home victory at the Intuit Dome.
Norman Powell led the Clippers with 30 points, continuing his strong return from a hamstring injury, while James Harden added 23 points and passed Paul Pierce for 17th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
The Clippers shot an efficient 55.3% from the field and 51.4% from three-point range, achieving their highest point total this season.
Despite the win, the Clippers were eliminated from NBA Cup contention due to earlier tiebreaker scenarios, with both teams finishing 2-2 in group play.
Clippers guard Terance Mann suffered a fractured finger during the game, adding to the team's injury concerns as they prepare to face Minnesota next.