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.

The Los Angeles Clippers could improve their title odds by making a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers for their young guard ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

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.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Norman Powell scored 23 points, James Harden had 19 points, and the Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-89 on Thursday night. The Clippers (23-17) routed Portland (13 ...

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.

Norman Powell scored 23 points, James Harden had 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-89 on Thursday night

Opponents paint a portrait of one of the NBA’s up-and-coming defenders so convincing that they are open about wanting him on their team.

The Trail Blazers have already fielded many calls about the guys they have on their roster. Jerami Grant and Robert Williams III have been the two players generating the most buzz. Another player who opposing teams have been interested in is Anfernee Simons, The young guard has been looked at as a target for multiple other teams.

Sunday features just one game on the schedule. Saturday's 14-game slate saw Victor Wembenyama play in Paris, as well as a vintage 40-point James Harden performance, and the Houston Rockets asserting their claim as a viable contender.

While Amen Thompson played hero with his game-winner that capped off a 33-point night for the second-year pro, the Rockets cannot forget the impact Dillon Brooks had on the game.

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