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Jason Hartzog previews the Portland Trail Blazers’ April 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Blazers are currently on an 11-game losing streak. They will look to end the season on a strong note in their final two contests, but they’ve been playing without starters Wesley Matthews, Nicolas Batum, LaMArcus Aldridge, and/or JJ Hickson for most of their current skid. The key matchup in this one will be at the center position between Meyers Leonard and DeAndre Jordan.
Bryant Knox previews the Portland Trail Blazers Jan. 27 matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. These two teams faced off at the Rose Garden just 24 hours prior to their matchup in L.A. Rip CIty won the game the first time around, but in the second of a tough home-and-home series, the Clippers and their home-court advantage will be tough to take down. The key matchup belongs to Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge.
Jason Green weighs in with his Portland Trailblazers vs. L.A. Clippers Sunday NBA basketball Preview and a free nba prediction to boot. NBA odds favor the Clippers by 3.5. Jason thinks the Blazers will struggle in their first road game of the season and Chris Paul will have a great game. Gerald Wallace, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Blake Griffin will also decide this matchup.
