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Norman Powell scores 23 points and James Harden finishes with 19 points to lead the Clippers to a dominant, 118-89 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Three key players for the Portland Trail Blazers could be missing from Thursday’s matchup against the Clippers.

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, left, stands next to Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) AP AP

The Los Angeles Clippers couldn't have dreamed for a better lead-in to their clash with the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

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The road from now until the All-Star break in four weeks is treacherous. The Blazers conclude their home stand with Houston (27-13) on Saturday night, followed by a Sunday game against the Chicago Bulls (18-23).

Fresh off of a 59-point win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Clippers hit the road to play the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. Por

As a kid, Rayan Rupert attended Nic Batum's basketball camp. As they face off on an NBA court, Batum says he has "become like my brother."

Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball against Anfernee Simons #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at the Moda Center on October 26, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. The Miami Heat won 119-98. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Getty Images