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It was just over a week ago that the Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder faced off for the first time this season. It took place in Los Angeles and the visiting team grabbed a hard fought 85-83 victory.The teams square off again on Friday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City and the Clippers look to avenge their lone loss of the season.The Nov. 2 contest was up for grabs throughout, but it was Oklahoma City that found a way to make the biggest plays in the most crucial moments to snare the victory.Despite that, the Clippers (7-1) believe they have shown an ability to put teams away and display a killer instinct that may not have been present in previous seasons.Were definitely trying to do that, Los Angeles guard Jamal Crawford said. But we understand its a long season. Well have stretches where we may lose a couple of games in a row. So you dont want to get too high or too low over the course of the season. But you want to build good habits.Facing the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, the Clippers didnt allow the game to come down to the final possessions. They came out and attacked Portland on their way to 111-80 victory.Los Angeles led 61-32 at halftime and never let up. Coach Doc Rivers wants to see more of that killer instinct.I think we need to continue to learn how to close teams out, Rivers said. Right now, when we get a lead it seems like they want to run it up even more. This team stays disciplined and continues to play solid, which we need to continue working on throughout the season.Putting teams away hadnt been a problem for Oklahoma City (6-2). Before facing Toronto on Wednesday, the Thunder had built big enough leads that the starters were able to rest in the fourth quarter in the previous two games.Against the Raptors, it was the Thunder who made mistakes in the fourth quarter that prevented them from earning the win.We battled and fought, the guys did, Thunder coach Billy Donovan said. I think it was maybe a six point game with a relatively decent amount of time left in the game. I think a lot of things for us defensively, we can look at from rebounding to pick-and-roll coverage to our transition defense where we can continue to try to get better and improve.Against Toronto, the Thunder often got away from their inside play and settled for long three-pointers. As a team they hoisted up 34 attempts and made 12 of them.That included guard Victor Oladipo, who was 5 of 9 from behind the arc.Im just ready to shoot at all times, just waiting for it, Oladipo said. 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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard?questioned the damage and violence taking place in Portland, Oregon, during anti-Donald Trump protests, saying it isnt the proper way to go about implementing change.I think its very unfortunate that people have done some of the things they have done during the protest. A lot of harm and damage has been done, Lillard told ESPN on Saturday. I do understand their frustration, and I commend people wanting to come together for some kind of change. Tearing apart your own city just isnt the place to begin, and also making your own city less of a safe place isnt the answer.Since Tuesday, thousands of protesters have congregated in outrage over billionaire businessman Trump being elected the 45th president of the United States. Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Oakland, California, are some of the other major cities actively protesting.Marches across the country have overwhelmingly been peaceful, but Portland has received the nations attention for cases of vandalism and assault. Buildings have been vandalized and car windows smashed in. Some individuals have thrown objects at police officers who were trying to maintain order.Police were forced to use flash bangs and tear gas Friday to disperse the protesters after informinng them that their assembly was ruled unlawful and they were subject to arrest.ddddddddddddEarly Saturday morning, one male protester was shot on the Morrison Bridge. His injuries arent considered to be life-threatening, and the gunman has not been apprehended.For someone to be shot on the bridge lets you know it has gone too far, Lillard said. That could have been a kid out there or any person catching a stray bullet.Lillard has embraced Portland ever since being selected No. 6 by the organization in the 2012 NBA draft. He proudly represents the culture, history and fabric of the city. His hometown is in Oakland, but he considers Portland to be his adopted community.He said his city is better than this and pleads for those causing chaos to choose a peaceful alternative.Portland has been a great place since Ive been here and long before, but this type of activity doesnt even seem to fit the description of Portland, Lillard said. Especially when the majority of the people here voted for Hillary. So if this is an anti-Trump rally, then youre probably harming the people that you side with in most cases. So again I share the same worry, but I dont think this is the solution. ' ' '