Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM PT / 11:00 PM ET
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Northwest (Blazers local) / FanDuel Sports Network SoCal or Clippers+ (Clippers local); League Pass nationally; Radio: Rip City Radio 620 AM (Blazers), AM 570 (Clippers)
Recent Team Forms
Trail Blazers (mixed but resilient: 7-3 in last 10 overall, W1): Portland has shown flashes of dominance against weaker opponents, including blowout wins over Brooklyn (134-99 on Mar. 23) and Milwaukee (130-99 on Mar. 25), plus a 123-88 victory over Washington on Mar. 29. They suffered a narrow 93-100 home loss to Dallas on Mar. 27. Offense has been streaky, led by Deni Avdija (team-high ~23.8 PPG), Scoot Henderson, and secondary scoring, but defensive lapses appear in tougher matchups. Road performance has been inconsistent.
Clippers (surging: 6-4 or better in last 10, W5): Los Angeles enters on a strong five-game winning streak, with recent victories including 127-113 at Milwaukee (Mar. 29), 114-113 at Indiana (Mar. 27), 119-94 vs. Toronto (Mar. 25), and 129-96 vs. Milwaukee (Mar. 23). They average around 114-117 PPG lately with efficient shooting and improved defense. Kawhi Leonard, Bennedict Mathurin (recent 28-point outburst), and Darius Garland provide scoring and creation, while the team has capitalized on opponent weaknesses.
Injury Report
Portland Trail Blazers:
Jerami Grant (F) – OUT (right calf strain; missed recent games and ruled out for this matchup)
Vit Krejci (G) – OUT (left calf contusion; multiple games missed)
Shaedon Sharpe (G) – OUT (left fibula stress reaction; re-evaluation in 4-6 weeks)
Damian Lillard (G) – OUT for season (left Achilles tendon injury)
Additional depth pieces may be limited or on two-way assignments.
Portland is significantly shorthanded in the frontcourt and backcourt, forcing heavier minutes for Avdija, Henderson, Donovan Clingan, and role players.
Los Angeles Clippers:
Bradley Beal (G) – OUT for season (hip fracture)
Yanic Konan Niederhauser (C) – OUT for season (right foot Lisfranc injury / surgery)
Isaiah Jackson (F/C) – OUT / Day-to-Day (right ankle sprain; missed recent action and listed out for this game)
The Clippers are missing key depth but remain relatively healthier than Portland, with their core rotation (Leonard, Garland, Mathurin, etc.) available.
Key Player Matchups
Deni Avdija (Blazers, ~23.8 PPG, strong rebounding) vs. Kawhi Leonard (Clippers, veteran scoring/defense): Avdija’s all-around production will be tested by Leonard’s elite perimeter defense and mid-range game. This is a pivotal wing battle.
Scoot Henderson / Blazers guards vs. Darius Garland (Clippers, playmaking): Henderson’s speed and creation face Garland’s veteran poise and assist numbers. Portland’s depleted backcourt could struggle with turnovers and defensive assignments.
Donovan Clingan (Blazers big) vs. Clippers frontcourt (without Jackson/Niederhauser): Clingan’s rim protection and rebounding get a favorable look against a thinner Clippers interior.
Bench/Role players: Clippers get energy from Mathurin and John Collins; Blazers lean on Toumani Camara, Kris Murray, and limited depth, increasing fatigue risk on the road.
Series History
The Clippers have dominated recent matchups, holding an 8-1 edge in the last 9 meetings across recent seasons (including 2025-26). They won the earlier 2025-26 contests: 114-107 at home on Oct. 26 and 119-103 on the road in Portland on Dec. 26. Games have often stayed competitive but favored LA’s depth and execution. Portland has struggled to contain LA’s scoring versatility in these encounters.
Betting Trends
Clippers are 5-0 straight-up and strong ATS in their current win streak; they cover comfortably at home against shorthanded foes.
Blazers are 7-3 in last 10 but poor on the road vs. playoff contenders; they’ve failed to cover large spreads without Grant and Sharpe.
Totals trend Under in many Clippers home games and when Portland is missing key scorers.
Play-in motivation is high for both, but LA’s streak and home dominance give them the edge in efficiency.
Game Odds
Portland Trail Blazers 227.5
Los Angeles Clippers – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, March 30, 2026
