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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-107, led by Kawhi Leonard’s 30 points and 10 rebounds. This was the Blazers’ second game since head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on gambling charges. The Clippers overcame a halftime deficit with a strong third quarter. Ivica Zubac added 21 points for the Clippers, while Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 23 points. Billups and Rozier were placed on leave by the NBA.

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Clippers Overpower Trail Blazers Amidst Coaching Turmoil

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Kawhi Leonard’s dominant performance, featuring 30 points and 10 rebounds, powered the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night. The game was only the second for Portland since head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on gambling charges.

Billups, alongside Miami Heat player Terry Rozier, was arrested Thursday on charges related to involvement in illicit gambling activities. The NBA swiftly placed both Billups and Rozier on leave, leaving assistant coach Tiago Splitter to serve as Portland’s interim head coach.

Trailing by five points at halftime, the Clippers rallied in the third quarter, outscoring the Blazers 32-22 to take a decisive lead. Zubac contributed 21 points to the Clippers’ win, while James Harden added 20 points and 13 assists.

Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 23 points in a losing effort.

The Clippers, now 2-1 on the season, face the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. The Trail Blazers (1-2) will face the Lakers on Monday night.

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