Clippers Fall Short Against Trail Blazers in Nail-Biting Finish

Portland capitalizes on late-game opportunities to hand Los Angeles another close loss at the Intuit Dome.

The Portland Trail Blazers edged out the Los Angeles Clippers 106-105, with Anfernee Simons scoring 25 points, including crucial baskets in the final minutes.
Deandre Ayton contributed a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, including a key offensive rebound and go-ahead basket late in the game.
Despite a strong performance from Norman Powell, who led the Clippers with 30 points, Los Angeles struggled offensively in the final 3:30, scoring only three points.
James Harden added 19 points and 10 assists for the Clippers, but late turnovers and missed free throws, including two crucial misses by Ivica Zubac, cost them the game.
The Clippers, now 0-2 at their new $2 billion Intuit Dome, continue to play without star Kawhi Leonard, who is sidelined with a knee injury.