The Jazz host the Clippers today.
In the first quarter, the Clippers quickly took the initiative with a 7-0 offensive run. Entering the second quarter, the Clippers were still in control of the game, and they went on a 7-2 offensive run at the beginning of the quarter, and then sent another 8-2 offensive run led by Harden in the middle of the quarter to establish a 13-point lead at halftime.
After returning from the break, the Jazz relied on three consecutive three-pointers to chase to single digits, but the Clippers always scored points at critical moments, and the margin quickly reopened to double digits, after which the Clippers firmly controlled the game, and as Xiaoka and George hit consecutive three-pointers in the final period, the difference was widened to 18 points. In the end, the Clippers won lightly against the Jazz to usher in a three-game winning streak.
In this game, the Clippers' starting five Xiaoka, George, Zubac, Mann, and Harden scored 41 points, 20 points, 18 points, 10 points, and 12 points, respectively, and the Jazz starting five scored 8 points, 20 points, 8 points, 6 points, and 15 points respectively. The Clippers scored a total of 101 points in their starts, while the Jazz started with 57 points.
In this way, the Clippers' record has come to 11-10, and the winning percentage has returned to more than 50%. The last time the Clippers won more than 50% or more. (3-1 at one point).
The biggest contributor to the Clippers' victory was the number one star Leonard. Xiaoka played 38 minutes, shooting 14-of-23, 6-of-8 three-pointers, 7-of-7 free throws, 41 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, plus/minus +18!
It was the first time in Leonard's career that he had at least 40 points, five rebounds and five assists, and made at least five three-pointers.
George played 37 and a half minutes, shooting 8-of-13 from the field, 2-of-5 from three-point range, and 2-of-3 from the free-throw line, with 20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals and 1 block, with a plus/minus of +14.
Zubac played efficiently, he played 42 minutes, shot 9-of-15, scored 18 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks, had no turnovers, and had a plus/minus of +13.
Specific data of both sides:
Clippers (11-10): Leonard 41 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, Paul George 20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals, Zubac 18 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks, Harden 12 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, Mann 10 points and 4 rebounds, Westbrook 5 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks, Powell 10 points, Kobe Brown 1 point and 3 rebounds.
Jazz (7-15): Collins 19 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 4 blocks, Fontecchio 8 points and 2 rebounds, Kessler 8 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 4 blocks, Clarkson 6 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, Kionte George 15 points and 3 assists, Olynyk 13 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, Sexton 13 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, Horton-Tucker 16 points and 5 assists, Abaki 5 points.