- Matchup: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Portland Trail Blazers (0-1) will visit the Intuit Dome this Sunday to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (0-1).
The Trail Blazers recently suffered a defeat against the Timberwolves, losing 118-114 in their previous match. Portland was assessed 17 personal fouls, while the Timberwolves recorded 29. From beyond the arc, the Trail Blazers converted 15 of their 30 attempts. Minnesota had an 79.2% success rate at the free-throw line, making 19 of their 24 attempts. The Timberwolves also grabbed 45 rebounds (10 offensive and 35 defensive) and recorded 3 blocks. Minnesota dished out 21 assists and secured 10 steals. On the defensive end, Portland allowed the Timberwolves to shoot 48.8% from the floor, completing 42 of 86 attempts. The Blazers managed 25 assists and forced their opponents into 19 turnovers and achieved 10 steals. In total, Portland collected 39 rebounds—including 7 offensive boards—while converting 29 of their 35 free throws for an 82.9% conversion rate. They ended the game with a 40.0% field goal percentage (36 out of 90) and sank 13 out of 42 attempts from 3-point range.
Jerami Grant was a standout player in this matchup, scoring 29 points on 10 of 14 shooting. He played 28 minutes and grabbed 3 boards, achieving a shooting efficiency of 71.4% and providing 1 assist.
Portland comes into this matchup with a 0-1 record for the season. They average 114.0 points per game (ranked 25th in the league) while shooting 40.0% from the field. The Trail Blazers have a 3-point shooting accuracy of 31.0% (13 of 42) and an 82.9% success rate at the free-throw line. As a unit, Portland grabs an average of 39.0 rebounds each game and has totaled 25 assists throughout the season, placing them 14th in the league for passing. They commit 16.0 turnovers per game and average 17.0 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Trail Blazers force their opponents into 19.0 turnovers each game and incur 29.0 personal fouls. They rank 7th in the league for assists allowed, having conceded 21 assists thus far. Portland allows a field goal percentage of 48.8% (42 of 86) and concedes 45.0 rebounds per game on average. They permit opponents a 3-point shooting percentage of 50.0% and currently rank 11th in points allowed per game (118.0).
In their most recent game, the Clippers faced a defeat, falling 129-108 against the Jazz. In terms of rebounding, Los Angeles allowed Utah to accumulate 46 rebounds, including 13 offensive boards. The Clippers shot 38.6% from 3-point range, converting 17 of 44 attempts, and achieved an 80.0% free-throw rate, making 16 of 20 attempts. The Jazz outperformed the Clippers, shooting 55.2% from the field (48 of 87). Ultimately, the Clippers ended with a shooting percentage of 44.3%, making 39 of 88 attempts overall. From beyond the perimeter, Los Angeles hit 14 of 45 shots (31.1%). The Clippers turned the ball over 15 times while collecting 8 steals and secured a total of 38 rebounds, including 23 defensive and 15 offensive boards.
Ivica Zubac played a crucial role for the Clippers, achieving 19 points with an impressive field goal percentage of 69.2% (9 of 13). He grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 3 assists in his 27 minutes of play.
The Clippers also hold an 0-1 record for the season. They average 21.0 fouls per game and shoot 76.2% from the free-throw line. The team averages 28.0 assists per game (ranking 9th in the NBA) and experiences 15.0 turnovers per game. Currently, Los Angeles has scored 108 points this season, with an average of 38.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot 44.3% from the field, placing them 25th in the league.
On the defensive end, the Clippers rank 24th in the NBA for points allowed per game, giving up 129.0. They force an average of 13.0 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 55.2% from the field (28th in the league). Their opponents hit 38.6% from 3-point territory (17 of 44), with an 80.0% success rate from the free-throw line. Los Angeles permits an average of 38.0 assists and 46.0 rebounds per game, ranking 30th and 18th in the league, respectively.
Who will triumph tonight in this NBA battle against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Portland
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