Clippers Fall to Trail Blazers in Close Matchup
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 11:00 PM ET · Intuit Dome
Portland Trail Blazers 114, LA Clippers 104, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Clippers?
Portland Trail Blazers beat LA Clippers 114-104 at Intuit Dome on March 31, 2026.
Who was favored in Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Clippers?
LA Clippers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup at the Intuit Dome, the LA Clippers fell to the Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 104-114. This game marked the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams, with the Clippers leading the series 2-1 prior to this game. The loss for the Clippers comes as they were on a five-game winning streak, showcasing a strong recent form with an average of 125.4 points scored and 109.4 points allowed over their last five games. Their overall record now stands at 39-38, while the Trail Blazers improved to 40-38 with this victory.
The Clippers had been performing well at home, holding a 3-2 record in their last five home games. Their scoring average at home was 117.8 points per game, while allowing 112.1 points. However, the Trail Blazers have also shown resilience on the road, with a recent away record of 3-2 and an average of 116.8 points scored and 105.5 points allowed.
In terms of injuries, the Clippers were without Jordan Miller due to a shoulder issue, while Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser were listed as day-to-day with hip and foot injuries, respectively. The Trail Blazers were missing Shaedon Sharpe due to a knee injury, and both Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were day-to-day with elbow and Achilles injuries.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Clippers as 4.5-point favorites with a moneyline of -198. The total for the game was set at 225.5, with the over priced at -108 and the under at -112. The conditions during the game were typical for a late-season NBA matchup, with both teams looking to secure a favorable playoff position.
Fans watching the game were treated to a display of offensive prowess, particularly from the Trail Blazers, who capitalized on the Clippers' defensive lapses. Key scoring plays in the fourth quarter included a three-point jumper by Darius Garland and a driving layup from Caleb Love, which helped seal the victory for Portland.
The Trail Blazers' ability to execute in crucial moments, combined with the Clippers' struggles to maintain their defensive intensity, ultimately decided the outcome of this important game.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LAC -4.5 | 225.5 o -108 / u -112 | Portland Trail Blazers +164 · LA Clippers -198 |
Injury report
- Jordan MillerOutShoulderLA Clippers
- Bradley BealDay-To-DayHipLA Clippers
- Yanic Konan NiederhauserDay-To-DayFootLA Clippers
- Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
- Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
- Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers
Leaders
- PointsKawhi Leonard23LA Clippers
- AssistsDarius Garland4LA Clippers
- ReboundsKawhi Leonard8LA Clippers
- PointsJrue Holiday30Portland Trail Blazers
- AssistsDeni Avdija8Portland Trail Blazers
- ReboundsDeni Avdija11Portland Trail Blazers
Recent form
LA Clippers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W5117.8 scored · 112.1 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W127-113at Milwaukee BucksMar 29
- W114-113at Indiana PacersMar 27
- W119-94vs Toronto RaptorsMar 26
- W129-96vs Milwaukee BucksMar 24
- W138-131at Dallas MavericksMar 22
- L99-105at New Orleans PelicansMar 20
- L109-124at New Orleans PelicansMar 19
- L115-119vs San Antonio SpursMar 17
- L109-118vs Sacramento KingsMar 15
- W119-108vs Chicago BullsMar 14
Portland Trail Blazers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W1116.8 scored · 105.5 allowed per game3-2 away
- W123-88vs Washington WizardsMar 29
- L93-100vs Dallas MavericksMar 28
- W130-99vs Milwaukee BucksMar 26
- W134-99vs Brooklyn NetsMar 24
- L112-128at Denver NuggetsMar 22
- W108-104at Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 21
- W127-119at Indiana PacersMar 18
- W114-95at Brooklyn NetsMar 16
- L103-109at Philadelphia 76ersMar 15
- W124-114vs Utah JazzMar 14
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | - | 18 | L2 | .780 | 64 |
| Denver | 10 | 28 | W12 | .659 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 33 | W2 | .598 | 49 |
| Portland | 22 | 40 | W2 | .512 | 42 |
| Utah | 42 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
| LA Lakers | - | 29 | W3 | .646 | 53 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 37 | W1 | .549 | 45 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 40 | W1 | .512 | 42 |
| Golden State | 16 | 45 | L3 | .451 | 37 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
Box score
| Stat | Portland Trail Blazers | LA Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 41-91 | 38-76 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 15-45 | 10-30 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 33 |
| Free throws | 17-18 | 18-23 |
| Free throw % | 94 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 48 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 18 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 22 |
| Assists | 22 | 19 |
| Steals | 8 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 52 |
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 19 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 8 | 8 |
| Time in front | 87 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter76-65Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter76-66Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter76-68Darius Garland makes 3-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter78-68Deni Avdija makes 3-foot two point shot (Kris Murray assists)
- 3rd Quarter79-68Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter80-68Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter81-68Jrue Holiday makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter82-68Jrue Holiday makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter83-68Jrue Holiday makes technical free throw
- 3rd Quarter83-70Bennedict Mathurin makes 1-foot two point shot (Kawhi Leonard assists)
- 3rd Quarter83-72Kawhi Leonard makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter86-72Jrue Holiday makes 28-foot three point step back jumpshot (Scoot Henderson assists)
- 3rd Quarter88-72Jrue Holiday makes tip shot
- 3rd Quarter88-74Kris Dunn makes 3-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter91-74Scoot Henderson makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter93-74Jrue Holiday makes 9-foot fade away jump shot
- 4th Quarter93-77Jordan Miller makes 22-foot three point jumper (Kris Dunn assists)
- 4th Quarter96-77Jrue Holiday makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter96-78Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-79Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-81Jordan Miller makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter96-83Bennedict Mathurin makes driving layup (Jordan Miller assists)
- 4th Quarter98-83Kris Murray makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter98-85Jordan Miller makes driving layup (Kawhi Leonard assists)
- 4th Quarter98-88John Collins makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jordan Miller assists)
- 4th Quarter100-88Deni Avdija makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter101-88Scoot Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-88Scoot Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-90Brook Lopez makes 9-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter104-90Toumani Camara makes 3-foot floating jump shot (Kris Murray assists)
- 4th Quarter104-92Kawhi Leonard makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter107-92Jrue Holiday makes 28-foot three point jumper (Deni Avdija assists)
- 4th Quarter107-94Jordan Miller makes 1-foot layup (Darius Garland assists)
- 4th Quarter109-94Donovan Clingan makes 4-foot dunk (Deni Avdija assists)
- 4th Quarter109-97Darius Garland makes 27-foot three point jumper (Brook Lopez assists)
- 4th Quarter109-99John Collins makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter112-99Jrue Holiday makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kris Murray assists)
- 4th Quarter112-102Jordan Miller makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kobe Sanders assists)
- 4th Quarter114-102Caleb Love makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter114-104Kobe Sanders makes 3-foot driving dunk (TyTy Washington Jr. assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours LA Clippers, below favours Portland Trail Blazers.
Venue
- Intuit DomeInglewood, CA
- Attendance17927
- OfficialsJosh Tiven, Nate Green, Suyash Mehta
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