The LA Clippers took a gamble in the 2023 offseason, bringing in ten-time NBA All-Star James Harden to pair with stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Their new "big three" was ultimately disappointing, but Harden has continued to shine in Hollywood.

Norman Powell scores 23 points, James Harden adds 19 and the Clippers follow up their 59-point blowout win by holding Portland to 37% shooting in a 118-89 road win.

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).

The LA Clippers are set to face their cross-town rivals, the LA Lakers, in an all-Western Conference clash on Sunday.

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Norman Powell scored 23 points, James Harden had 19 points and six assists and the Clippers routed the Portland Trail Blazers, 118-89, on Thursday night to complete an impressive two-night showing.

Jalen Green scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat Portland 125-103, the Trail Blazers’ fifth straight loss.

Once the home city of the Los Angeles Lakers for 32 seasons and six NBA championships, the team returns to Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, this time as the visitor.

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