What Time & TV Channel Is the Clippers vs. Blazers Game 5 on Today?

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Less than a week ago, the Los Angeles Clippers looked to be in total control, leading the Portland Trail Blazers two games to none in their first-round series.

How quickly things can change.

The Blazers took Games 3 and 4 at home, and with Chris Paul and Blake Griffin both out for the Clips, Portland is suddenly the favorite even with the series heading back to L.A.

Here’s everything you nee to know to watch Game 5:


Clippers vs. Blazers Game 5 Viewing Info

Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Time: 10 p.m. ET

TV Channel: NBA TV

Location: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California


Preview

The Clips proved for much of the season that winning without Griffin was possible, but doing so without Paul, the engine to their offense, is a different question entirely.

As ESPN Stats & Info noted, L.A. has been outscored by 142 points in 1,294 minutes (about 5.27 points per 48 minutes) without both of their stars on the court:

In Paul’s absence, Jamal Crawford and Austin Rivers will play much more significant roles. They’ve played a lot together this season, but they haven’t exactly been effective. In 1,150 minutes with both Crawford and Rivers on the floor, the Clippers have been outscored by 1.7 points per 100 possessions.

Still, the Blazers aren’t taking anything for granted.

“It changes a lot,” said Damian Lillard. “Their best player goes down. The guy who makes their offense go. It’s unfortunate. You don’t wish that on anybody, but they still have a really good team.”

Portland’s biggest task will be finding an offensive rhythm. In the first two games at Staples, both losses, Lillard and CJ McCollum combined to shoot just 32.8 percent (22 of 67) from the field and 23.1 percent (6 of 26) from long range.

That won’t get it done, even if the Clippers are missing a pair of All Stars.

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