November 14, 2024
Clingan chipped in 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and eight blocks in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 106-98 victory over the Timberwolves.
ANALYSISWith
Deandre Ayton (finger) out again, Portland's 2024 first-round pick turned in a stellar performance. At 7-foot-2 and 282 pounds, Clingan is a challenge for any frontcourt, and he posted the huge number against
Rudy Gobert and
Julius Randle, arguably the best interior duo in the league.The UConn product dominated inside with eight blocked shots and was only two swats short of the rare point-rebound-block triple-double.