The Los Angeles Clippers couldn't have dreamed for a better lead-in to their clash with the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

Norman Powell scores 23 points, James Harden adds 19 and the Clippers follow up their 59-point blowout win by holding Portland to 37% shooting in a 118-89 road win.

The Brooklyn Nets led through all 48 minutes on their way to a 132-114 win over the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday night at the Moda Center.Brooklyn started fas

It's becoming increasingly apparent that the Portland Trail Blazers must trade one player in particular, given his contract and play as of late.

Blazers coach Chauncey Billups provided injury updates ahead of Tuesday night's home game against the Brooklyn Nets.

While honoring their latest Hall of Famer, the Detroit Pistons spoiled Chauncey Billups' homecoming by defeating the Trail Blazers.

Norman Powell scores 23 points and James Harden finishes with 19 points to lead the Clippers to a dominant, 118-89 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Blazers guard looked strong in the first half against the Clippers but fizzled in the second half of a blowout loss.

Trail Blazers rising star Scoot Henderson had a game to remember against the Nets, making franchise history along the way.

Norman Powell scored 23 points, James Harden had 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-89 on Thursday night. The Clippers routed Portland a night after beating Brooklyn at home by a franchise-record 59 points.

Norman Powell scored 23 points, James Harden had 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-89 on Thursday night.

The road from now until the All-Star break in four weeks is treacherous. The Blazers conclude their home stand with Houston (27-13) on Saturday night, followed by a Sunday game against the Chicago Bulls (18-23).