Chapter 40 Threat

The game between the Clippers and the Trail Blazers was surprisingly intense.

Coming off a string of victories, the Trail Blazers' desire for a win had somewhat diminished, and a six-game road trip left the players feeling weary.

Moreover, with the Clippers being a weaker team and their November game ending in an easy victory for the Trail Blazers, the team didn't take their opponents seriously, which resulted in them falling behind in the first quarter.

The Clippers had an average record, but in the NBA there's no such thing as a sure weak team, and upsets can happen in any game.

In November, the Clippers had won a home game against the Chicago Bulls by a margin of 24 points, which was a shock to many.

Aside from Danny Manning, on November 16, the Clippers acquired Ron Harper in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sending Danny Ferry and Reggie Williams in exchange.