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| All Games | 39-19 | +8.4 | 29-28 | 27-31 | 102.5 | 49.9 | 44.4% | 53.3 | 97.4 | 49.0 | 43.4% | 52.6 | | Road Games | 14-13 | -2.4 | 13-14 | 16-11 | 102.6 | 52.0 | 44.9% | 51.3 | 101.5 | 50.9 | 44.1% | 53.5 | | Last 5 Games | 3-2 | -0.2 | 2-3 | 3-2 | 100.8 | 48.6 | 44.3% | 49.6 | 99.2 | 47.2 | 45.8% | 50.6 |
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| Team Stats (All Games) | 102.5 | 49.9 | 38-86 | 44.4% | 10-28 | 36.3% | 16-20 | 80.1% | 53 | 11 | 22 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 5 | | vs opponents surrendering | 100 | 49.7 | 37-84 | 44.8% | 8-23 | 34.8% | 17-23 | 75.3% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Team Stats (Road Games) | 102.6 | 52.0 | 39-86 | 44.9% | 10-27 | 36.4% | 16-19 | 81.9% | 51 | 10 | 22 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 5 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 97.4 | 49.0 | 38-87 | 43.4% | 6-19 | 32.1% | 16-21 | 76.3% | 53 | 11 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 4 | | vs opponents averaging | 99.8 | 49.7 | 37-84 | 44.7% | 8-22 | 34.5% | 17-23 | 75.3% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 101.5 | 50.9 | 39-88 | 44.1% | 7-21 | 34.1% | 17-22 | 76.9% | 54 | 12 | 22 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
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| All Games | 40-21 | -5.9 | 26-35 | 29-31 | 106.6 | 52.8 | 47.2% | 51.2 | 100.4 | 50.4 | 44.5% | 51.9 | | Home Games | 23-8 | -5.9 | 14-17 | 13-18 | 107.5 | 53.8 | 47.7% | 51.8 | 98.5 | 48.1 | 44.0% | 52.0 | | Last 5 Games | 3-2 | +1 | 2-3 | 1-4 | 99.0 | 49.2 | 45.2% | 57.8 | 94.0 | 48.4 | 38.8% | 56.2 |
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| Team Stats (All Games) | 106.6 | 52.8 | 39-83 | 47.2% | 10-26 | 36.8% | 18-25 | 72.1% | 51 | 10 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 5 | | vs opponents surrendering | 99.7 | 49.6 | 37-84 | 44.8% | 8-22 | 34.7% | 17-23 | 75.3% | 51 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Team Stats (Home Games) | 107.5 | 53.8 | 39-82 | 47.7% | 10-27 | 37.9% | 19-27 | 71.5% | 52 | 9 | 26 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 6 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 100.4 | 50.4 | 36-82 | 44.5% | 8-24 | 34.5% | 19-26 | 74.1% | 52 | 10 | 24 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 3 | | vs opponents averaging | 100 | 49.8 | 37-83 | 44.9% | 8-22 | 34.8% | 17-23 | 75.6% | 52 | 11 | 22 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 5 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 98.5 | 48.1 | 36-83 | 44.0% | 8-24 | 32.9% | 18-25 | 71.8% | 52 | 11 | 25 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 3 |
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| 1/24/2015 | WASHINGTON | 103-96 | W | 3.5 | W | 195 | O | 35-87 | 40.2% | 51 | 12 | 40-82 | 48.8% | 46 | 12 | | 1/28/2015 | @ CLEVELAND | 94-99 | L | 2.5 | L | 203 | U | 35-80 | 43.7% | 48 | 8 | 34-85 | 40.0% | 53 | 8 | | 1/30/2015 | @ ATLANTA | 99-105 | L | 5 | L | 203.5 | O | 39-87 | 44.8% | 50 | 17 | 40-84 | 47.6% | 51 | 13 | | 1/31/2015 | @ MILWAUKEE | 88-95 | L | -2 | L | 199 | U | 33-89 | 37.1% | 52 | 16 | 37-82 | 45.1% | 55 | 17 | | 2/3/2015 | UTAH | 103-102 | W | -8.5 | L | 193.5 | O | 36-76 | 47.4% | 56 | 14 | 39-85 | 45.9% | 48 | 10 | | 2/5/2015 | PHOENIX | 108-87 | W | -5 | W | 211.5 | U | 40-90 | 44.4% | 65 | 14 | 34-88 | 38.6% | 46 | 16 | | 2/7/2015 | @ DALLAS | 101-111 | L | 2.5 | L | 207 | O | 37-89 | 41.6% | 65 | 22 | 43-105 | 41.0% | 61 | 15 | | 2/8/2015 | @ HOUSTON | 109-98 | W | 4 | W | 206.5 | O | 40-76 | 52.6% | 47 | 11 | 31-82 | 37.8% | 54 | 11 | | 2/11/2015 | LA LAKERS | 102-86 | W | -14 | W | 196.5 | U | 35-86 | 40.7% | 58 | 10 | 34-93 | 36.6% | 53 | 10 | | 2/20/2015 | @ UTAH | 76-92 | L | -4.5 | L | 191.5 | U | 26-72 | 36.1% | 46 | 13 | 37-83 | 44.6% | 57 | 8 | | 2/22/2015 | MEMPHIS | 92-98 | L | -1.5 | L | 192 | U | 33-82 | 40.2% | 51 | 15 | 42-89 | 47.2% | 50 | 6 | | 2/25/2015 | SAN ANTONIO | 111-95 | W | -2.5 | W | 195.5 | O | 43-85 | 50.6% | 50 | 13 | 37-85 | 43.5% | 44 | 13 | | 2/27/2015 | OKLAHOMA CITY | 115-112 | W | -6 | L | 206.5 | O | 39-89 | 43.8% | 50 | 9 | 45-94 | 47.9% | 57 | 11 | | 3/1/2015 | @ SACRAMENTO | 110-99 | W | -8 | W | 206 | O | 41-83 | 49.4% | 51 | 17 | 39-86 | 45.3% | 45 | 12 | | 3/4/2015 | @ LA CLIPPERS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/5/2015 | DALLAS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/7/2015 | @ MINNESOTA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/11/2015 | HOUSTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/13/2015 | DETROIT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/15/2015 | @ TORONTO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/16/2015 | @ WASHINGTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/18/2015 | @ MIAMI | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/20/2015 | @ ORLANDO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 1/25/2015 | @ PHOENIX | 120-100 | W | -2 | W | 223.5 | U | 43-87 | 49.4% | 64 | 11 | 34-80 | 42.5% | 43 | 11 | | 1/26/2015 | DENVER | 102-98 | W | -14 | L | 215.5 | U | 38-80 | 47.5% | 48 | 13 | 40-83 | 48.2% | 45 | 10 | | 1/28/2015 | @ UTAH | 94-89 | W | -6.5 | L | 199 | U | 34-76 | 44.7% | 45 | 8 | 35-81 | 43.2% | 57 | 9 | | 1/30/2015 | @ NEW ORLEANS | 103-108 | L | -8 | L | 199 | O | 42-92 | 45.7% | 49 | 5 | 36-86 | 41.9% | 59 | 8 | | 1/31/2015 | @ SAN ANTONIO | 105-85 | W | 5 | W | 205 | U | 40-91 | 44.0% | 62 | 15 | 28-75 | 37.3% | 46 | 17 | | 2/2/2015 | @ BROOKLYN | 100-102 | L | -8.5 | L | 202.5 | U | 42-89 | 47.2% | 63 | 12 | 41-83 | 49.4% | 53 | 16 | | 2/5/2015 | @ CLEVELAND | 94-105 | L | 4 | L | 207.5 | U | 38-91 | 41.8% | 53 | 12 | 31-72 | 43.1% | 57 | 18 | | 2/6/2015 | @ TORONTO | 107-123 | L | -1 | L | 212 | O | 38-78 | 48.7% | 34 | 8 | 40-75 | 53.3% | 54 | 11 | | 2/8/2015 | @ OKLAHOMA CITY | 108-131 | L | 7 | L | 207 | O | 42-90 | 46.7% | 39 | 13 | 46-88 | 52.3% | 63 | 11 | | 2/9/2015 | @ DALLAS | 115-98 | W | 8.5 | W | 210 | O | 41-92 | 44.6% | 59 | 6 | 33-81 | 40.7% | 53 | 12 | | 2/11/2015 | HOUSTON | 110-95 | W | -3 | W | 213.5 | U | 39-81 | 48.1% | 70 | 15 | 34-87 | 39.1% | 46 | 17 | | 2/19/2015 | SAN ANTONIO | 119-115 | W | 2.5 | W | 203 | O | 42-77 | 54.5% | 59 | 12 | 43-84 | 51.2% | 46 | 16 | | 2/21/2015 | SACRAMENTO | 126-99 | W | -10 | W | 215 | O | 46-95 | 48.4% | 60 | 11 | 30-88 | 34.1% | 66 | 17 | | 2/23/2015 | MEMPHIS | 87-90 | L | -3.5 | L | 202 | U | 35-79 | 44.3% | 48 | 13 | 33-81 | 40.7% | 55 | 10 | | 2/25/2015 | @ HOUSTON | 105-110 | L | 3.5 | L | 218.5 | U | 40-91 | 44.0% | 60 | 15 | 36-88 | 40.9% | 57 | 9 | | 2/27/2015 | @ MEMPHIS | 97-79 | W | 4.5 | W | 199.5 | U | 36-78 | 46.2% | 59 | 11 | 33-87 | 37.9% | 54 | 14 | | 3/1/2015 | @ CHICAGO | 96-86 | W | -2 | W | 197.5 | U | 38-87 | 43.7% | 67 | 8 | 27-87 | 31.0% | 61 | 11 | | 3/2/2015 | @ MINNESOTA | 110-105 | W | -6.5 | L | 204.5 | O | 44-92 | 47.8% | 55 | 11 | 36-82 | 43.9% | 54 | 11 | | 3/4/2015 | PORTLAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/8/2015 | @ GOLDEN STATE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/9/2015 | MINNESOTA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/11/2015 | @ OKLAHOMA CITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/13/2015 | @ DALLAS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/15/2015 | HOUSTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/17/2015 | CHARLOTTE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/18/2015 | @ SACRAMENTO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3/20/2015 | WASHINGTON | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | PORTLAND: GUARDS: DAMIAN LILLARD might be the most complete offensive point guard in the NBA. He's a legitimately great shooter, and quick enough off the dribble to get wherever he wants inside the paint . . . WESLEY MATTHEWS runs, runs and runs off the ball as a spot-up shooter . . . STEVE BLAKE is most likely to absorb Mo Williams' old sixth-man role. He can take some ball-handling duties, but at this point his value is as a spot-up shooter . . . He had his rookie season erased by injuries, and it's a crowded rotation, but C.J. McCOLLUM might be able to shoot his way into significant minutes . . . WILL BARTON is a practice player unless he develops a three-point shot . . . ALLEN CRABBE will likely bounce between Portland and the D-League again. FORWARDS: LaMARCUS ALDRIDGE's combination of length and mid-range shooting makes him virtually unguardable when he's on . . . NICOLAS BATUM often runs the offense with Lillard working off the ball. Batum can shoot, too. There's no real weakness in his game . . . He tore a thumb ligament during Summer League play, but THOMAS ROBINSON is already back on the court. He's a hustle guy off the bench, but has a limited offensive game and can't defend bigger 4's . . . DORELL WRIGHT will likely bounce in and out of the rotation again due to his streaky shooting . . . JOEL FREELAND's skill set is limited, but he can play the 4 and the 5 . . . VICTOR CLAVER will try to work his way back into the rotation as a defensive specialist. CENTERS: ROBIN LOPEZ proved a perfect complement to Aldridge, and should handle the bulk of the minutes at center again . . . CHRIS KAMAN gives Portland s a more offensive-minded option off the bench . . . It will be another developmental season for MEYERS LEONARD | | LA CLIPPERS: GUARDS: Head coach Doc Rivers pretty much hands the offense over to CHRIS PAUL, who is very much in his prime. He has a chance to lead the NBA in assists and steals again . . . He was banged up during the regular season, but J.J. REDICK fit nicely next to Paul when healthy . . . JAMAL CRAWFORD will reprise his sixth-man role. He can still fill it up, though he'll lose a bit of playing time if Redick stays healthy . . . JORDAN FARMAR is still hanging around L.A., this time to back up Paul. He'll run point for the second unit . . . C.J. WILCOX is arguably the best shooter in the rookie class, but he's not guaranteed to grab a rotation spot. FORWARDS: He still has flaws in his game, but BLAKE GRIFFIN continues to evolve into a more complete player. His improved shooting, both mid-range and at the line, is a testament to that . . . The Clippers failed to land an upgrade at small forward, so MATT BARNES might be the starter by default again. He's a good glue guy, though his streaky shooting is a frustration . . . The Clippers retained GLEN DAVIS in free agency. "Big Baby" can do some damage against opposing second units during the regular season. CENTERS: Rivers made DeANDRE JORDAN into a full-time player last season. He's a rim protector and rebounder who has made some strides defending in space, but there's a reason the Clippers spent on another big man . . . SPENCER HAWES gives them a different look at the 5-spot, and he can play alongside Jordan as a floor-spacer as well. |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO BASKETBALL PREVIEW (PORTLAND-LA CLIPPERS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*Trail Blazers-Clippers Preview* ================================
By JORDAN GARRETSON STATS Writer
Portland (39-19) at Los Angeles (40-21), 10:30 p.m. EDT
Chris Paul has regularly outperformed Damian Lillard in recent meetings, and the Clippers have gotten the better of the Trail Blazers, as well.
Both clubs seek a fourth straight victory in a matchup between two of the league's premier point guards Wednesday night in Los Angeles.
Paul has elevated his play to help the Clippers (40-21) remain strong in the absence of Blake Griffin, who is still recovering from an elbow injury but could return Sunday at Golden State. Since losing Griffin, Paul has averaged 21.2 points on 52.2 percent shooting with 12.6 assists to help guide Los Angeles to a 7-3 record and remain one half-game behind Portland for fourth place in the Western Conference.
Paul had 26 points and 14 assists and the Clippers allowed one fourth-quarter field goal in Monday's 110-105 win at Minnesota. Los Angeles has limited teams to 37.5 percent shooting during a three-game winning streak.
The Clippers have won eight of 11 in the series and six of nine since Lillard joined the league, including the first two matchups this season, 106-102 at home on Nov. 8 and 100-94 in Portland on Jan. 14. Both games were tied entering the fourth quarter.
Paul has averaged 24.8 points, 12.3 assists and 3.0 steals in his last four matchups with the Trail Blazers, winning three times while Lillard averaged 18.8 points and 4.5 turnovers opposite him, though he was 13 of 27 from 3-point range. His 16.4 scoring average against Los Angeles is his fourth-lowest versus one opponent.
Lillard scored nine of his 31 in the final period of a 110-99 win at Sacramento on Sunday. He's among the league leaders with 6.5 fourth-quarter points per game and has totaled 23 fourth-quarter points against the Clippers this season.
Portland is shooting 43.4 percent from deep while winning three straight and Lillard was 3 of 5 against the Kings, giving him 546 career 3-pointers, surpassing Klay Thompson for the most ever in a player's first three seasons.
Lillard is 8 of 16 from beyond the arc over his last three games after going 12 for 65 (18.5 percent) during a 4-5 stretch. His 34.4 3-point percentage is his lowest in three seasons.
"I feel good. I've been feeling good but shots weren't falling and things weren't going our way as a team. So it was a little rough," Lillard said. "But now it does feel like things are starting to turn around."
The Trail Blazers (39-19) are 15-3 when he scores at least 24.
LaMarcus Aldridge has 55 points and 31 rebounds over his last two games but is still in a bit of shooting slump, going 35 for 103 (34.0 percent) over his last five. He has averaged 28.8 points in his last four versus the Clippers.
The Trail Blazers have dropped eight of 10 on the road after a 12-5 start and are looking to avoid a seventh straight road loss in the series.
"It's just been one of those things, the road losses," said Wes Matthews, who is fourth in the NBA with 171 3-pointers. "We have learned from it. This time of year you need to get every win you can. Every win is a big one."
Los Angeles averted another injury concern with Jamal Crawford sitting out the second half against the Timberwolves because of a bruised right calf, but it's not believed to be serious.
Matt Barnes is questionable with a strained hamstring.
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