Los Angeles Clippers forward Kai Jones, left, tries to steal the ball from Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, California.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers Thump Utah Jazz 144-107, End Three-Game Losing Streak
James Harden scored 24 of his 41 points in the first quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers rolled to a 144-107 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday (December 17, 2024) while reaching a season-high scoring total in the NBA. Norman Powell had 29 points, Ivica Zubac added 19 points with 12 rebounds and Amir Coffey scored 16 points as the Clippers ended a three-game losing streak and a two-game home skid. Harden had 34 points at halftime when the Clippers had an 81-47 lead. It was the most points in a first half as a team for the Clippers since scoring 82 in a December, 2019 game against Washington. Jordan Clarkson scored 20 points, Lauri Markkanen added 17 and Collin Sexton had 15 for the Jazz, who lost their third consecutive game and fell for the eighth game in their last nine. Utah dropped to 3-10 on the road.
NBA 2024-25: Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) rebounds the ball against Clippers center Ivica Zubac
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Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) rebounds the ball against Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2024-25: Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) drives the ball past Jazz center Walker Kessler
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Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) drives the ball past Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2024-25: Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) reacts after hitting his hand
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) reacts after hitting his hand during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2024-25: Clippers center Ivica Zubac
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Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2024-25: Jazz guard Collin Sexton reacts after getting fouled
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Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton reacts after getting fouled during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2024-25: Clippers guard James Harden, left, shoots the ball while Jazz forward John Collins
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Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, left, shoots the ball while Utah Jazz forward John Collins, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2024-25: Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) rebounds the ball
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) rebounds the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2024-25: Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) drives the ball past Clippers forward Kai Jones
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Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) drives the ball past Los Angeles Clippers forward Kai Jones during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2024-25: Clippers forward Kai Jones knocks the ball from Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kai Jones, left, knocks the ball from Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Inglewood, California.
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