In an exciting NBA matchup on October 26, 2025, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 114-107. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with a stellar performance, scoring 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. This win comes amid significant turmoil for the Trail Blazers following the arrest of their head coach Chauncey Billups.
Significant Events Leading Up to the Game
Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier were arrested on Thursday for alleged participation in illegal gambling activities. Billups now faces charges ranging from conspiracy to fix high-stakes card games. As a result, both players have been placed on administrative leave by the NBA, leaving assistant coach Tiago Splitter to take over as Portland’s interim head coach.
Game Highlights
The Clippers trailed 60-55 at halftime but surged in the third quarter, outscoring the Trail Blazers 32-22 to lead 87-82 going into the final period. Leonard, along with teammates James Harden and Ivica Zubac, each contributed nine points during this critical stretch. Zubac ended the game with 21 points and eight rebounds, while Harden recorded 20 points and a notable 13 assists, despite some struggles with seven turnovers.
Portland’s Performance
Deni Avdija was the standout performer for the Trail Blazers, scoring 23 points. Other contributors included Jrue Holiday with 21 points, Shaedon Sharpe with 19, and Jerami Grant with 17. This game marked Portland’s first road game of the season, following mixed results in their initial outings.
Team Records
- The Clippers improved their record to 2-1 after this victory.
- Los Angeles has dominated the matchup against Portland, holding a 19-2 record since the beginning of the 2019-20 season.
- The Trail Blazers previously lost to Minnesota and defeated Golden State in their opening games.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, the Trail Blazers will face the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Clippers will travel to play against Golden State on Tuesday evening.
