Can LA Clippers Overcome Trail Blazers at Moda Center?
As the LA Clippers prepare to face the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward the momentum from their recent performances. The upcoming game on March 20th is a critical juncture for the Clippers, who have shown both resilience and areas for improvement in their past games.
In their last encounter with the Milwaukee Bucks on March 10th, despite a valiant effort, LAC fell short by seven points in a high-scoring affair that ended 124-117. The Clippers demonstrated an impressive offensive display with a field goal percentage of 45 and were particularly dominant in the paint where they scored 58 points. However, it was their defense that seemed to falter, allowing Milwaukee to shoot at an effective field goal percentage of 59.
The game against Chicago Bulls on March 9th showcased LAC's ability to bounce back from adversity. They secured a victory with a score of 112-102 over Chicago Bulls. Their performance was marked by an efficient offense that shot at a commendable rate of 50 percent from the field and an impressive free throw percentage of nearly perfect at 89 percent.
However, it's worth noting that during their visit to Houston Rockets on March 7th, LAC managed to outscore Houston by six points in another close contest which ended with them winning by a scoreline of 122-116. This victory highlighted LAC's offensive prowess as they posted an efficient shooting night with a true shooting percentage reaching up into the realms of excellence at around two-thirds success rate.
Looking ahead towards facing Portland Trail Blazers away from home presents its own set of challenges for LAC. The key will be maintaining their offensive efficiency while tightening up defensively – especially considering Portland’s home-court advantage.
The Trail Blazers will not make it easy for them; however, given recent performances and statistics such as bench scoring where LAC has excelled (47 points against MIL), there is reason for optimism among Clipper fans. It will be essential for players like Paul George and Kawhi Leonard (assuming they are fit) to step up once again if they wish to secure another win on this road trip.
Fans should mark their calendars for what promises to be an exciting matchup scheduled for Tuesday evening at Moda Center starting promptly at 7:00 PM local time (Pacific). For those unable to attend in person, coverage will be available through ROOT Sports NW+, ROOT Sports NW or BSSC networks – ensuring no one misses out on what could potentially be one of the most thrilling games this season.