NBA 11:00 Portland Trail Blazers VS Los Angeles Clippers! The Trail Blazers are currently 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 12 wins and 18 losses. In their last 10 games, they have a record of 4 wins and 6 losses. They average 117.1 points per game at home. Abdoulaye N'diaye has averaged 25 points in the last 10 games, and Shaedon Sharpe contributes 22.1 points and 1.6 steals. However, the team is heavily impacted by injuries, with seven key players, including Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, sidelined, which has affected their backcourt organisation and defense, allowing an average of 120.5 points against. The Clippers are 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 8 wins and 21 losses. They have improved recently with two consecutive wins. Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points in the last game, and James Harden averages 29 points and 6 assists. They concede an average of 115.7 points per game on defense. Ivica Zubac and other four players are injured, affecting their interior rotation. In their head-to-head history, the Clippers have won 4 out of the last 5 games, including a 114-107 victory in their first match-up this season. Recommendation: Under 225.5 The key aspects of this match are the Trail Blazers' home offense against the Clippers' dual-core firepower. The Trail Blazers, relying on Abdoulaye N'diaye and Shaedon Sharpe, focus on outside shooting and fast breaks. However, significant injuries limit their rotation depth, leaving defensive vulnerabilities, and they tend to falter in crucial moments. The Clippers build their offense around the Leonard and Harden duo, improving their offensive fluidity recently. Their frontcourt size and athleticism are advantageous, and their defense is relatively stable, but their interior lacks manpower, reducing their basket protection capabilities. From a data perspective, the Trail Blazers' scoring and home advantage are more pronounced, while the Clippers' core players' scoring efficiency and recent winning streak are more distinctive. The outcome of the match will depend on the scoring of Leonard and Harden, Abdoulaye N'diaye's offensive performance, and how well both teams' substitutes can compensate for the injuries. Turnover control and outside defensive quality will directly affect the game's progress.