Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - November 29 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The Los Angeles Clippers (12-9) are coming into tonight's game against the Portland Trail Blazers (11-9) off the back of a win over the Indiana Pacers. The Clippers displayed effective defense throughout and will look to build on that momentum tonight.
The Trail Blazers, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back tonight following a recent defeat against the Brooklyn Nets. Unlike the Clippers, one of the keys to the Trail Blazer's recent setback was their relatively weak defense. With the pressure of the home crowd watching on, the Trail Blazers will need to iron out their defensive deficiencies to pull off a win.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Match Details
Fixture: Clippers @ Trail Blazers
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 29, 10:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
On the Clippers' front, shooting guards Luke Kennard and Paul George are both out of tonight's game due to calf and hamstring injuries, respectively. Small forward Kahwi Leonard is also out due to an ankle issue. Point guard John Wall is out due to issues concerning a recent knee injury.
On the Trail Blazers' end, shooting guard Gary Payton II is out tonight due to lingering issues from an abdominal injury. Point guard Damian Lillard is out due to a strained calf. Shooting guard Keon Johnson will miss tonight due to a hip injury.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Betting Odds & Spreads
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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Starting 5s
Clippers - PG: Reggie Jackson, SG: Terance Mann, SF: Amir Coffey, PF: Marcus Morris, C: Ivica Zubac
Trail Blazers - PG: Anfernee Simons, SG: Josh Hart, SF: Justise Winslow, PF: Jerami Grant, C: Jusuf Nurkic
Clippers vs. Trail Blazers Prediction
The absence of Paul George doesn't bode well for the LA Clippers heading into tonight. One of the finest forwards in the game, his hamstring injury is bad news for the team, but it didn't prevent them from picking up a win over the Pacers on Sunday.
The Trail Blazers, meanwhile, have won just one of their past six games. Despite passable offensive and defensive ratings this season, they've struggled to gain much momentum and are coming into tonight's game missing Damian Lillard. Overall, this looks like a fairly safe game for the Clippers to pick up a win.
Prediction: Los Angeles Clippers +4 (-106)
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