qrich
11-09-2016, 03:16 PM
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Los Angeles Clippers (6-1) @ Portland Trail Blazers (5-3)
WHEN: Wednesday, November 9th at 7:30 PM PST
WHERE: Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
MEDIA: Local Broadcast
Vegas: Clippers -9.5; O/U: 209
Season Series: Clippers 1-0
Clippers 114-106 (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=400899426)
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Qs Quote:
Los Angeles continues to remain the league's best defense, after shellacking Detroit 114-82, just a few days after beating San Antonio 116-92. Over the last five, the Clippers have held opponents to 89.4 points, and that will be put to the test as Portland is averaging 110.3 over the same stretch, while having scored over 100 every game to this point. And they are the only team to hit triple digits against this Clipper side (Phoenix came within two points), so it'll be an exciting match between the Clippers new found defensive eliteness and Portland's ability to score.
Q's Prediction:
Clippers Win 103-84
Overall Prediction Record: 12-4 (6-1)
Q's Preview (http://mikesmind.sportsblog.com/posts/29039976/portland-looks-for-revenge-at-staples.html)
It may be only six games in, but the Clippers are only giving up 89.4 points per game. Just for comparison, the Utah Jazz are giving up the second least points at 94.4 per night, five more. Combine that with opponents shooting just 40.3%, once again, the best in the league and nearly a percent above the second placed Miami Heat. They also ranked third in turnovers forced, behind Dallas and Atlanta, second in points per shot, 10th in rebounds, second in steals and eight in assists-to-turnovers.
On the flip side, Portland has been a tough offense, behind Damian Lillard, to contain, as they ranked third in points scored per game, with 110.3, just a tenth behind Cleveland for the second slot, sixth in field goal percentage at 46.5%, third in three point percentage and second in points per shot. They have surpassed the century mark in every game, with half the eight contests eclipsing 110, albeit two went into overtime (they had already passed the century mark at the end of regulation in both contests).
Los Angeles Clippers (6-1) @ Portland Trail Blazers (5-3)
WHEN: Wednesday, November 9th at 7:30 PM PST
WHERE: Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
MEDIA: Local Broadcast
Vegas: Clippers -9.5; O/U: 209
Season Series: Clippers 1-0
Clippers 114-106 (http://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=400899426)
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Qs Quote:
Los Angeles continues to remain the league's best defense, after shellacking Detroit 114-82, just a few days after beating San Antonio 116-92. Over the last five, the Clippers have held opponents to 89.4 points, and that will be put to the test as Portland is averaging 110.3 over the same stretch, while having scored over 100 every game to this point. And they are the only team to hit triple digits against this Clipper side (Phoenix came within two points), so it'll be an exciting match between the Clippers new found defensive eliteness and Portland's ability to score.
Q's Prediction:
Clippers Win 103-84
Overall Prediction Record: 12-4 (6-1)
Q's Preview (http://mikesmind.sportsblog.com/posts/29039976/portland-looks-for-revenge-at-staples.html)
It may be only six games in, but the Clippers are only giving up 89.4 points per game. Just for comparison, the Utah Jazz are giving up the second least points at 94.4 per night, five more. Combine that with opponents shooting just 40.3%, once again, the best in the league and nearly a percent above the second placed Miami Heat. They also ranked third in turnovers forced, behind Dallas and Atlanta, second in points per shot, 10th in rebounds, second in steals and eight in assists-to-turnovers.
On the flip side, Portland has been a tough offense, behind Damian Lillard, to contain, as they ranked third in points scored per game, with 110.3, just a tenth behind Cleveland for the second slot, sixth in field goal percentage at 46.5%, third in three point percentage and second in points per shot. They have surpassed the century mark in every game, with half the eight contests eclipsing 110, albeit two went into overtime (they had already passed the century mark at the end of regulation in both contests).