The script hasn't changed in the first week of the season for the "new" Clippers (at least until Kawhi Leonard returns) , who have been playing at a slower pace...by design. It's about defense these days for the Clips, whose first three games have all landed comfortably "under" in regulation time (the opener vs. Phoenix would land "over" following the overtime), consistent with offseason moves made primarily with defense in mind, prompting Nicolas Batum, Kris Dunn, and Derrick Jones additions. Moreover, as the offense increasingly runs thru James Harden, it's not a racehorse pace, as Harden usually does his work in halfcourt sets with the ball in his hands, working down the shot clock. Meanwhile, the Blazers have been held to 104 or fewer in three of their first four games. Play Blazers-Clippers "Under"