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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114–107 on October 26 at Intuit Dome, with Kawhi Leonard leading the way on 30 points and Ivica Zubac adding 21 to secure the victory. Los Angeles shot 55 percent from the field and made 12 three-pointers while holding Portland to just 37 percent shooting and 11 threes, a decisive efficiency gap that proved decisive. The Clippers controlled the glass with 46 rebounds to Portland's 42 and limited turnovers at 22 compared to the Blazers' 16, though both teams generated steals—the Clippers 11 and Portland 12. Portland's second quarter explosion of 37 points kept the game competitive, but Los Angeles' balanced attack and superior offensive rating of 112.2 versus Portland's 101.9 ultimately prevailed. Devin Avdija paced Portland with 23 points and Jrue Holiday contributed 21, yet the Blazers' defensive lapses and shooting struggles proved insurmountable. The result improves the Clippers' early-season record while Portland faces questions about shot selection and perimeter defense moving forward.