The Clippers were eliminated from NBA Cup contention during Tuesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Intuit Dome.The primary goal on this night, however, was for the Clippers to continue to compete at a high level and play their smothering defense.

Norman Powell scored 30 points, James Harden had 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 127-105 on Tuesday night

After missing six games, Norman Powell scores 28 points and Clippers defeat Nuggets, who get a triple-double from Nikola Jokic.