Jabari Walker stood out for the Portland Trail Blazers despite their loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. He recorded 3 steals, surpassing his projection by 2 and leading both his team and the game in steals. Walker also contributed 2 points, 6 rebounds, and an assist in his 19 minutes on the court. The Trail Blazers fell to the Clippers with a score of 118-89.
What It Means
Walker’s performance against the Clippers marked a milestone as he achieved over 3 steals for the first time this season. In recent games, he has been averaging around 3.3 points per game, with his contributions mainly coming off the bench. This season, he ranks 67th among power forwards in scoring and is shooting at a rate of 44.9% from the field. Despite limited playing time, Walker’s defensive efforts are noteworthy as he continues to make an impact on that end of the floor.
