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Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Preview: Trail Blazers Overcome Distraction, Now Battle Clippers
The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Sunday, October 26, 2025, with both teams sitting at 1-1 and seeking momentum. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, televised on KUNP.
Portland earned its first win under interim head coach Tiago Splitter, routing the Warriors 139-119. The Clippers, meanwhile, responded from an opening loss in Utah by blowing out the Suns 129-102 behind James Harden’s 30-point performance.
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The Clippers enter as -7.5 home favorites, while the Trail Blazers are +7.5 underdogs. The projected total sits around 225.5. Early action trends toward the over, as both teams rank in the top ten in scoring and offensive efficiency.
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Matchup Breakdown
The Trail Blazers showed resilience following a week of off-court distractions surrounding former coach Chauncey Billups’ investigation. Interim coach Tiago Splitter guided the team to a dominant win over Golden State, where Portland shot 53.8% from the field and forced 25 turnovers. Deni Avdija led with 26 points and six assists, while Jerami Grant added 22 off the bench.
Portland’s offense has been explosive early, ranking seventh in scoring (126.5 PPG) and third in free-throw percentage (86.7%). Their ability to limit opponents’ shot attempts (fewest in the league at 83.0 per game) highlights a disciplined defensive approach despite recent turmoil.
The Clippers are coming off their best performance of the young season, defeating the Suns 129-102. James Harden erupted for 30 points — including 26 in the first half — while Kawhi Leonard added 27. Los Angeles hit 16 of 29 threes (55.2%) and tightened up defensively, holding Phoenix to 41.1% shooting.
Both squads now look to sustain that momentum, as each sits in the middle of the NBA Western Conference early standings.
Key Storylines
Portland’s Response Under Tiago Splitter
The Trail Blazers delivered their best game in months under Splitter’s direction. After losing their opener in disappointing fashion, Portland came out organized and focused, turning chaos into energy. Their balance — with eight players scoring in double digits — reflects a refreshed locker room.
Clippers’ Three-Point Precision
Los Angeles rediscovered its rhythm from deep, connecting on over 55% of their three-point attempts against Phoenix. Derrick Jones Jr. went 5-for-5 from long range, while Harden hit five of seven. Sustaining that efficiency could stretch Portland’s smaller lineup thin.
Harden and Leonard’s Leadership
Harden’s 30-point effort reestablished his offensive dominance, while Leonard’s defense and efficiency remain the Clippers’ backbone. Their combined output is critical as the Clippers prepare for a Western gauntlet featuring deep competition.
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Injury Report
Portland Trail Blazers
- Matisse Thybulle (ankle) – questionable
- Deandre Ayton (knee) – day-to-day
Los Angeles Clippers
- Paul George (knee) – questionable
- Ivica Zubac (rest) – probable
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Prediction
Both teams enter confident after blowout victories, but the Clippers’ combination of home-court comfort, shooting accuracy, and veteran leadership gives them the edge. Expect Portland to compete early, but Los Angeles’ firepower should prevail late.
Projected Score: Los Angeles Clippers 120, Portland Trail Blazers 115
Best Bet: Over 225.5
Secondary Lean: Trail Blazers +7.5 (cover spread)
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