On December 12, the Clippers ushered in a crucial matchup with the Trail Blazers at home. Recently, the Clippers have picked up some form and have won three in a row, while the Trail Blazers have suffered a three-game losing streak. In the first quarter of the game, the two sides launched sharp attacks, and almost unable to stop the opponent. The Trail Blazers scored 32 points in the quarter, but it wasn't enough to give them the lead. The Clippers' Zubac continued to score on the inside of the Trail Blazers, putting up a 14-point performance in the first quarter, while the Clippers also started with a 19-7 run and blasted out a 40-point high in the first quarter. However, in the second quarter, the Clippers' form quickly declined, and the Trail Blazers continued their efficient offense, constantly hitting counterattacks. In the first half, the Trail Blazers chased the score to one point with three players scoring at least 14 points. 
After returning from the break, the Trail Blazers were completely high, and all five goals in the opening game came from outside the three-point line. The Clippers relied on good offense to fight each other in the early stage, but in the end, they couldn't resist the opponent's crazy counterattack and lost the initiative. However, at the end of the end, Wei Shao was ordered to play and scored 7 points in a row to stabilize the situation. After that, the two sides were deadlocked all the way, and the Trail Blazers even overtook for a while, but at the last moment, Xiaoka made a key steal and assisted Mann with a free throw to regain the lead and lay the victory. In the end, the Clippers defeated the Trail Blazers 132-127 and ushered in a four-game winning streak. The win in this game means a lot to the Clippers, who not only continue their winning streak, but also prove that they are not to be underestimated at home. And for the Trail Blazers, the loss in this game has undoubtedly made them even more frustrating, and they need to find a way to improve the team's fighting power for the upcoming playoffs.
Double Player Stats:
Clippers: Leonard 34 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals, Harden 20 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 blocks, George 20 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, Zubac 18 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks, Powell 16 points and 3 boards, Westbrook 12 points and 6 assists.
Trail Blazers: Simmons 38 points and 4 assists, Sharpe 27 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, Thybulle 11 points, Kamara 7 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, Henderson 19 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.