The Los Angeles Clippers host Game 7 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Staples Center. Action begins at 3:30 pm ET on Sunday, May 1 and can be seen on POR and ABC.
The Clippers are hoping for a better outcome after their 106-103 loss to the Trail Blazers on Friday. Despite the loss, DeAndre Jordan earned his 53rd double-double this season with 15 points and 20 rebounds.
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When allowing fewer than 100 points, the Clippers are 42-5 on the season. When the Trail Blazers score fewer than 100, they are an underachieving 6-21.
The Los Angeles Clippers have a losing 13-28 record in games where they have allowed at least 100 points. The Portland Trail Blazers are 42-19 when they hit triple digits.
The Trail Blazers have a defensive rating of 105.9 (ranked 11th). The Clippers rank sixth for their offensive rating of 106.8.
Los Angeles averages fewer possessions per game than Portland, with 97.4 compared to 98.2. However, the Clippers score an average of 1.068 points per possession, more than the 1.065 that the Trail Blazers score.
Los Angeles is among the top-ranked teams based on its average effective field goal percentage of 52.0% (ranked fifth in the NBA). Portland is a subpar 10-23 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
Los Angeles makes an average of 22.5 assists per game (ranked 14th), while Portland makes 21.3 assists per game (ranked 20th).
Los Angeles makes an average of 5.5 blocks per game (ranked 10th), while Portland makes 4.6 blocks per game (ranked 19th).
Los Angeles is ranked 28th when it comes to offensive rebounding. Portland ranks eighth in defensive rebounds.
The Clippers record 8.6 steals per game on average (ranked seventh). The Trail Blazers are 24-19 when allowing at least 8 steals.
