Everything was clicking for the Los Anglees Clippers in Game 1 Sunday night.
Blazers vs. Clippers, 2016 NBA playoffs: Game time, TV schedule and how Game 2 to watch online
Can Portland put up more of a fight in Game 2?
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Chris Paul's jumper was on point, as were his passes and decisions. He finished with 28 points and 11 assists. Blake Griffin (19 points, 12 rebounds, six assists) looked 100 percent and as if he'd been on the court all season. J.J. Redick (17 points), Jamal Crawford (13 points) and Austin Rivers (11 points) all contributed solid performances in Los Angeles' 115-95 home win.
The key for the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 will be figuring out ways to slow down the Clippers' explosive attack and get their offense going. Damian Lillard misfired on 10 of his 17 shot attempts and the Blazers as a team shot just 40 percent from the field. Lillard and Al-Farouq Aminu were the only two Portland players to reach double figures in scoring.
The Blazers had the league’s seventh-best offensive rating during the regular season. They’re going to have to rediscover their high-scoring ways if they plan on getting back into this series.
How to watch Blazers vs. Clippers Game 2
Place: Staples Center, Los Angeles
Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
TV: TNT
Streaming: WatchTNT
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