Clippers top Blazers 136-125 and wish to avoid play-in

Kawhi Leonard notched 27 points, Norman Powell finished with 23, and LA Clippers got a crucial victory over Portland Trail Blazers 136-125 and can secure a top 6^th finish.

CLIPPERS WIN!! pic.twitter.com/iVS1bMCwFW

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) April 8, 2023

Russell Westbrook scored 20 points, and the franchise from Los Angeles won 4 of their last 6 matches. They are currently in the 5^th place in the West.

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Los Angeles Clippers can ensure a finish in the top 6 in the Western Conference with a victory against Phoenix Suns tomorrow.

Kevin Knox II, Shaedon Sharpe, and Trendon Watford scored more than 20 points each, but Portland lost for the 3^rd time in a row and for the 8^th time in their last 9 games.

Portland will finish the regular season at home against Golden State Sunday, while Los Angeles will make a trip to play against Phoenix Suns.