Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Los Angeles Clippers (12-12) play against the Portland Trail Blazers (13-13) at Moda Center

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Monday December 6, 2021

Los Angeles Clippers 0, Portland Trail Blazers 0 (10:00 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Pregame with PG.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/vNnywDfCwJ9:57 PM

Jay Allen @PDXjay
#Blazers starting lineup tonight vs. the Clippers: Dennis Smith Jr, Norman Powell, Tony Snell, Robert Covington, and Jusuf Nurkic. #RipCity9:53 PM

Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Next man up mentality.
1⃣0⃣ @Dennis Smith
2⃣4⃣ @Norman Powell
1⃣7⃣ @Tony Snell
3⃣3⃣ @Robert Covington
2⃣7⃣ @bosnianbeast27
#RipCity | @stormxio pic.twitter.com/XDCKBlgtN59:51 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Khris Middleton just ran the Tony Snell play with Pat Connaughton.
That’s where things have progressed this season. – 9:48 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Joel Embiid was as dominant as he has been all season on Monday, and the Sixers escaped with a win over Charlotte as a result.
Plus, a quick update within on today’s Portland-related rumors: phillyvoice.com/sixers-hornets…9:43 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
It’s time. pic.twitter.com/SU8qbKUpb59:43 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
This will be the first time all season that either Mann or Kennard will start a game.
That means tonight’s second unit will be: Bledsoe, Boston, Mann, Ibaka, Hartenstein.
Tonight would be a good time for Boston to get his catch and shoot game going. – 9:36 PM

Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
🏀 #RipCity vs @Los Angeles Clippers
⌚️ 7:00PM
📺 ROOT SPORTS Plus | https://t.co/yBftNpfldh
📻 @RipCityRadio620 pic.twitter.com/CBADPuat769:36 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers break up the Terance Mann-Luke Kennard combo, start Jackson, Kennard, George, Morris, Zubac.
Looks like CJ McCollum is out tonight with Portland starting Dennis Smith Jr., Norman Powell, Tony Snell, Robert Covington, Jusuf Nurkic. – 9:34 PM

Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clips at Blazers, Game No. 25, (3-5 on the road)
LAC
Paul George
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Luke Kennard
Reggie Jackson
POR
Tony Snell
Robert Covington
Jusuf Nurkic
Norman Powell
Dennis Smith Jr. – 9:33 PM

Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
The Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little tonight against the Clippers. – 9:31 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Gettin’ loose.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/xBvT3stgrW9:05 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Get privy to the matchup vs. Portland.
#GetItLocked | @betwayusa9:00 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue on matchup 4 of Clippers-Trail Blazers:
“Whichever team had the defensive presence and the defensive mindset to start the game won those games.” – 8:58 PM

Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ty Lue on Bledsoe’s reaction to coming off the bench: “He was great, he’s professional, he wants to win. Said, ‘Whatever you want to do, Coach, I’m on board.’ ” – 8:35 PM

Jay Allen @PDXjay
CJ McCollum (rib contusion) has been downgraded from probable to doubtful for tonight’s game against the Clippers. #Blazers8:34 PM

Sean Highkin @highkin
Blazers just downgraded CJ from probable to doubtful – 8:33 PM

Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Good to see you on the court, @Damian Lillard! pic.twitter.com/Hg9BWSEGET8:31 PM

Jay Allen @PDXjay
Nassir Little (sprained left ankle) will miss his fourth straight game tonight. Was listed as questionable on the Injury Report. – 8:28 PM

Jay Allen @PDXjay
Damian Lillard (abdominal tendinopathy–injury management) is out tonight against the Clippers, but he is going through a pregame warmup here at Moda Center. Getting some threes up at the moment. – 8:27 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Chauncey Billups says that he “hopes” CJ McCollum (rib) plays tonight, but that he’s not sure. – 8:24 PM

Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Billups: “We’re hoping CJ plays, but right now we’re not sure.” Also notes, it’s hard playing with Dame and Ant, who both will be out. – 8:24 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Monday night fit check. pic.twitter.com/rKCcy4pDXA8:22 PM

John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Back here in Portlandia, where the Blazers and Clippers will meet for the 17th time this season. pic.twitter.com/T13fJze2UQ8:19 PM

Casey Holdahl @CHold
Anfernee Simons is out for tonight’s game with a right ankle sprain, though he is going through a workout pregame. Wasn’t the case (as far as I know) before the Boston game. – 8:01 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
📍 City of Roses
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/waaj0pohpX7:59 PM

Greg Brown @gb3elite
It’s Game Day #RipCity Let’s Gooooooo!!! pic.twitter.com/sK25k64TJ87:48 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
All-Defensive teams to start the year:
First Team
G – Alex Caruso
G – Mikal Bridges (idc idc idc)
F – Draymond Green
F – Giannis
C – Rudy Gobert
Second Team
G – Matisse Thybulle
G – Chris Paul
F – Paul George
F – Evan Mobley
C – Nikola Jokić
Let’s argue. – 7:34 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I expect Portland to come out and play with an attitude tonight.
145 American points allowed Saturday against the Celtics.
Look at this man Payton Pritchard. Came back to the state of Oregon and treated garbage time like it was @portlandproam 💀💀💀💀 pic.twitter.com/IoxOkVhzju7:34 PM

Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Tonight’s Gameday Poster:
🎨 by @j_stephen_lee pic.twitter.com/GyvBH1u16k7:02 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns next three:
Today vs. #Spurs (w/o Devin Booker: hamstring).
Friday vs. #Celtics.
Monday at #Clippers.
Toughest: Spurs. Won 4 straight, beat Warriors. 5-1 since Suns loss.
Easiest: Clippers. Rematch of WCF Suns won in 6.
Prediction: 2-1.
Agree? https://t.co/FhxB0esNiX pic.twitter.com/ZY5i8C6CYO5:30 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: Would/could Heat enter a Damian Lillard derby? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…5:16 PM

Portland Trail Blazers @trailblazers
Monday night hoops.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/bvdfwbWULU5:06 PM

Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
A trade package built around CJ McCollum for Ben Simmons makes perfect sense for the Trail Blazers: pic.twitter.com/3oAUycSy7M5:01 PM

Mark Murphy @Murf56
C’s continue to list Jaylen Brown as questionable heading into Lakers/Clippers swing. Udoka: “See how he feels after going harder today than he has in awhile, since he played in the games. Big picture approach, being cautious with it and getting him back at 100, not 85, 90.” – 4:45 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Column: Paul Allen’s Blazers have collapsed piece by piece. Jody Allen’s Blazers stand at the crossroads, staring at the possibility of a lost season when they can least afford it @PostSports https://t.co/KHm1F6cgD2 pic.twitter.com/ZVdnyHzng54:43 PM