Kawhi scored 21 points and Harden contributed 16 points and 10 assists! Clippers secure their third consecutive win easily over the Jazz: 16 wins in the last 19 games

On January 28th Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Clippers defeating the Jazz 115-103 on the road, securing their third consecutive win and 16 victories in their last 19 games, demonstrating rapid progress! Leonard delivered 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, maintaining a streak of 25 straight games scoring 20+. Harden played three quarters, tallying 16 points, 10 assists, and 4 steals. The Clippers trailed by 11 points in the first quarter but cut the deficit to 1 by halftime. In the second half, the Clippers quickly took the lead and extended it, ultimately winning comfortably over the Jazz.

Statistics

Clippers: Leonard with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists; Harden with 16 points, 3 rebounds, 10 assists, and 4 steals; Dunn scored 14 points and made 5 steals; Collins added 11 points; Zubac contributed 9 points and 7 rebounds; Lopez posted 14 points and 5 rebounds; Miller had 11 points and 4 rebounds; Batum scored 8 points.

Jazz: Bailey scored 20 points; Markkanen with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists; Williams had 11 points; Collier contributed 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists; Love recorded 3 points and 11 rebounds; Kyle scored 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists; Sensaabo added 13 points; Filipovski posted 8 points and 11 rebounds.

Player of the Game

Leonard and Harden delivered consistent performances, leading the Clippers to continue their winning streak!

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Bailey and Love hit consecutive three-pointers, Collier scored on a mid-range jumper, and Bailey made a floater, sparking a 10-0 run for the Jazz. Collins ended the Clippers’ scoring drought with a layup. Zubac scored on a hook shot, and Williams nailed a three-pointer. Leonard scored on a put-back, Collins and Batum hit threes, and Harden made a floater, cutting the gap to two points. Filipovski scored 5 straight points, Kyle made a floater, and Clayton hit a three-pointer, pushing the Jazz ahead with another 10-1 run. The first quarter ended with the Jazz leading 29-18 over the Clippers.

In the second quarter, Miller made one of two free throws, Leonard scored 5 consecutive points, Sanders hit a three-pointer, and Leonard made several mid-range shots, scoring 6 points in a row. The Clippers went on a 15-2 run to take a two-point lead over the Jazz. Bailey hit a three-pointer, Lopez scored 5 straight points, Kyle scored on a hook shot, and Markkanen scored 7 consecutive points. Harden made two consecutive three-pointers and followed with a floater, scoring 8 points himself. Later, Harden assisted Duncan for a dunk, and Bailey hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer. At halftime, the Jazz led 54-53 over the Clippers.

After the break, Dunn stole the ball and dunked, Collins also dunked, Leonard scored on a layup, and Collins hit a three-pointer as the Clippers went on a 10-2 run. Markkanen hit a three-pointer, Dunn made another steal and layup. Leonard nailed a three-pointer, and Dunn scored 5 consecutive points. Bailey scored 4 straight points, Zubac dunked, Lopez completed a three-point play, and Harden and Lopez hit back-to-back threes. The Clippers had extended their lead to 19 points. Kyle completed a three-point play, scoring 5 consecutive points, Markkanen scored on a put-back, and Batum scored 5 straight points. The third quarter ended with the Clippers leading the Jazz 89-74.

In the final quarter, Markkanen hit a three-pointer, Miller dunked, Sensaabo scored on a floater, and Dunn, Leonard, and Lopez hit consecutive three-pointers, pushing the Clippers’ lead to 21 points. The Jazz substituted Markkanen, Dunn recorded his fifth steal, and Sensaabo hit a three-pointer. With 5 minutes and 41 seconds left, both teams made many substitutions, and the game entered garbage time. Filipovski dunked, Kobe Brown hit a three-pointer, and the outcome was decided. Ultimately, the Clippers defeated the Jazz.

Starting Lineups

Clippers: Harden, Dunn, Leonard, Collins, Zubac

Jazz: Collier, Bailey, Williams, Markkanen, Love