On April 17, the Clippers ushered in the first game of the series against the Trail Blazers at home.
The Clippers are ranked fourth in the Western Conference, and the Trail Blazers are ranked fifth in the Western Conference. The difference in wins between the two teams is still quite different.
Obviously, the Clippers are strong and powerful, and the Trail Blazers are young and promising, but they still need to level up. There is no suspense in this series.
After the whole game, the Clippers beat their opponents 115-95, leading the total score 1-0.
For the Clippers, Paul made 10 of 19 shots and scored 28 points, 11 assists and 6 rebounds, Griffin had 19 points, 6 assists and 12 rebounds, Jordan had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks, Redick had 17 points; substitute Crawford had 13 points.
, Rivers Jr. scored 11 points.
For the Trail Blazers, Lillard had 21 points and 8 assists, Aminu had 10 points and 12 rebounds, CJ McCollum had a sluggish performance, making 3 of 11 shots from the field and only scored 9 points, while substitute Henderson scored 16 points.
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On April 20, the Clippers defeated the Trail Blazers 102-81 at home, extending the total score to 2-0.
Clippers: Paul had 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Griffin had 12 points and 9 rebounds, DeAndre Jordan had 18 rebounds, Redick had 17 points, Crawford had 11 points, and Green had 10 points.
Trail Blazers: Lillard had 17 points and 6 rebounds, Plumlee had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and McCrum had 16 points and 5 assists.
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On April 23, the Trail Blazers played Game 3 of the first round against the Clippers at home.
The Portlanders who returned home played very smoothly, almost suppressing their opponents in the first half. But the Clippers were not weak either. They made adjustments in the second half to launch a counterattack, and even achieved a lead in the fourth quarter. However,
Lillard and McCollum performed extremely violently, setting off a wave of death attacks in the final quarter and completely defeating their opponents. In the end, the Trail Blazers defeated the Clippers 96-88, and the total score became 1-2, regaining the game.
In this game, Paul had 26 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals, Jordan had 11 points, 16 rebounds and 2 blocks, Griffin had 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists on 5 of 16 shots, Crawford had 19 points, and Redick had 2 of 10 shots.
Only 5 points were recorded.
The Trail Blazers' double guns were extremely powerful. Lillard had 32 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, McCollum had 27 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, and Harkless had 10 points and 7 rebounds.
Although Plumlee only scored 6 points, he grabbed 21 rebounds and also sent out 9 assists.
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On April 25, the Trail Blazers faced the Clippers at home. After four quarters, the Trail Blazers defeated the Clippers 98-84, leveling the series at 2-2.
The Trail Blazers defended very well in this game. The Clippers had a very difficult time and kept falling behind. What was even more unfortunate was that at 6 minutes and 07 seconds in the third quarter, Paul was poked in the hand while defending.
He fractured the third metacarpal bone of his right hand and did not return to the game.
It rained all night, and at 5 minutes and 49 seconds into the fourth quarter, Griffin also withdrew from the game due to a left quadriceps injury.
The withdrawal of the two core players inside and outside directly led to the Clippers' collapse, and the game quickly turned into garbage time.
For the Clippers, Paul had 16 points and 4 assists, Griffin had 17 points and 7 rebounds, Green had 17 points and 5 rebounds, Crawford had 12 points, and DeAndre Jordan had 7 points and 15 rebounds.
Aminu of the Trail Blazers was hot, scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds, Lillard had 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, and McCollum had 19 points.
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On April 27, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers started their fifth game at the Staples Arena. The two teams drew 2-2 in the first four games. However, Griffin’s last game
After withdrawing from the game due to injury, news came out after the game that Griffin was out for the season, Paul was also injured, and his return date is uncertain after surgery.
Without their two leading players, the Clippers suddenly lost hope of winning.
The starting lineups for the two teams in this game are:
The Clippers were able to compete with the Trail Blazers in the first three quarters, but they failed to resist in the fourth quarter. In the end, the Clippers lost 98-108 at home, and the Trail Blazers led 3-2 to win the match point.
Trail Blazers Lillard had 22 points and 5 assists, McCollum had 27 points, Harkless had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Plumlee had 10 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists.
For the Clippers, Crawford had 17 points, DeAndre Jordan had 16 points and 17 rebounds, Redick had 19 points, Green had 17 points, and Rivers Jr. had 13 points.
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On April 29, the Trail Blazers faced the Clippers at home. The Clippers made adjustments in this game and changed the starting lineup. They took out Crawford and Pierce. The starting five became Mbah a Moute, Green, and River Jr.
Steve, Redick, DeAndre Jordan.
Although they were missing two key players, the Clippers fought hard, especially Rivers, who played well in Paul's place.
Little Rivers has always been called the "Prince", and it is said that he came to the position because of Clippers head coach Rivers, but in this game he fully demonstrated his ability.
During a scramble for rebounds in the first quarter, Rivers Jr. was hit in the face by Trail Blazers forward Aminu. His left eye was soon bloody and bloody, and the brow bone was bleeding. Rivers Jr. returned to the locker room for stitches with the help of the team doctor.
, it took a total of 11 stitches to suture the wound. After receiving treatment, Rivers Jr. returned to the game.
During every timeout, Rivers' left eye was bleeding, but because the Clippers were short of major players, he still insisted on staying on the court and playing the entire game.
Because of this performance, Rivers Jr. also earned the title of tough guy, and there were far fewer doubts.
The two teams were inseparable in the first three quarters. In the fourth quarter, the Trail Blazers opened up the score with a climax, but the Clippers tenaciously tied the score. However, with 3 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Jordan sprained his right hand while grabbing the ball.
Ankle, was also substituted.
Due to the lack of major generals, the Clippers ultimately lost to the Trail Blazers 103-106.
In the end, the Trail Blazers advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a total score of 4-2 and will face the defending champion Golden State Warriors.
Jeff Green of the Clippers had 11 points and 5 rebounds, DeAndre Jordan had 15 points and 20 rebounds, Redick had 15 points, Rivers Jr. had 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, and Crawford had 32 points.
Trail Blazers Aminu had 10 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, Harkless had 14 points and 3 rebounds, Plumlee had 9 points, 14 rebounds, 2 blocks and 4 assists, and Lillard had 28 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds.
This was a tragic round of playoffs. The powerful Clippers lost two generals due to injuries and ultimately lost to the Trail Blazers.
If it weren't for injuries, there would be no suspense for the Clippers to advance.
