Donovan Clingan posted a ridiculous statline for the Portland Trail Blazers despite the team losing to the Denver Nuggets

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan, right, collects the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) AP AP

The Portland Trail Blazers need to rethink their approach to rookie center Donovan Clingan. With Deandre Ayton sidelined for at least four weeks due to a left calf strain, Clingan has stepped into the starting role and delivered.

Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers dunks on Zeke Nnaji #22 of the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on February 12, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Getty Images