On December 27th at 11:00 AM Beijing time, an NBA regular season Western Conference matchup will take place at the Moda Center, where the Portland Trail Blazers will host the Los Angeles Clippers. For the struggling Trail Blazers, this game is a crucial one. They've suffered two consecutive losses, dropping their record to 12 wins and 18 losses, placing them tenth in the Western Conference. They are only one step away from the playoff play-in tournament, and another loss could see them fall further behind. The Clippers, while holding a win advantage over the Trail Blazers from their earlier season matchup, have also experienced fluctuations this season and are in need of a victory to solidify their position in the upper ranks of the West. The Trail Blazers' acquisition of Avdija has become the team's offensive focal point, and he has been in excellent form recently. He scored 35 points in the overtime win against the Kings on December 19th, and followed it up with 25 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds against the Magic. This season, he's consistently contributing both scoring and playmaking, serving as the Trail Blazers' offensive engine. Young guard Sharpe is also performing well, scoring 22 points against the Magic. He possesses a strong ability to drive to the basket, and his backcourt partnership with Avdija will be responsible for the team's primary scoring duties. Additionally, rookie center Klingon, as the team's interior pillar, averages 10.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 25.7 minutes per game. He can effectively limit opponents' shooting percentage in the paint, making him a reliable defensive presence for the Trail Blazers. Match direction: Home -2.5, Home win