Clippers try to avoid play-in, host Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Clippers look to solidify their spot in the NBA playoffs on Saturday when they host the sliding Portland Trail Blazers.

Los Angeles (42-38) can still finish as high as the fifth seed by winning the last two games -- wrapping up at Phoenix on Sunday afternoon -- but can also slideto as low as ninth.

The Clippers scored a significant victory their last time out, ending a two-game skid Wednesday by beating