Brook Lopez delivered a historic night from deep, hitting a career-high nine three-pointers in the Clippers’ 119-103 win over the Trail Blazers. At 37, he joined Stephen Curry and LeBron James as the only players his age to achieve nine threes in a single game.
Los Angeles Clippers have found a way to keep winning despite losing Ivica Zubac to a Grade 2 left ankle sprain that will sideline him for several weeks.
Since Zubac’s injury, the Clippers have gone 3-0, with 37-year-old Brook Lopez emerging as a key factor in their mini-turnaround.
Lopez stole the show Friday night in a 119-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, going 9-of-14 from three-point range to set a new career-high for most threes made in a single game.
His performance put him in elite company: as ClutchPoints Clippers beat reporter Tomer Azarly noted, Lopez became just the third player in NBA history aged 37 or older to make at least nine triples in a single game, joining Stephen Curry and LeBron James.
The matchup against Portland was favorable for Lopez, as he exploited Donovan Clingan’s lack of foot speed in pick-and-pop situations.
His deep shooting kept defenses honest and helped the Clippers maintain momentum even without their starting center.
With three straight wins against solid opponents, the Clippers look to continue their streak on Sunday when they host the Detroit Pistons.
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