On January 27, 2026, the Clippers beat Utah 115-103 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Los Angeles entered tenth in the Western Conference and needed another win to protect its play-in position. Utah entered thirteenth and was trying to stop another difficult stretch.
Keyonte George and Jusuf Nurkic missed the game, removing Utah’s two leading playmakers. Lauri Markkanen returned after a seven-game illness absence.
This LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz match player stats report explains the result. Los Angeles won through defense, three-point shooting, and turnover scoring.
Match Overview
The Clippers recovered from an early 11-point deficit and improved their record below the .500 mark. Utah led at halftime, but Los Angeles controlled both middle quarters. Six Clippers reached double figures, while Utah received 20 points from Ace Bailey.
| Detail | LA Clippers | Utah Jazz | Game information |
| Date | January 27, 2026 | January 27, 2026 | Tuesday night |
| Venue | Delta Center | Delta Center | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Competition | NBA | NBA | 2025-26 regular season |
| Final score | 115 | 103 | Clippers won by 12 |
| Record after game | 22-24 | 15-32 | Clippers won series 2-1 |
Pre-Match Context
Los Angeles entered at 21-24 after winning eight of its previous nine games. It had recovered from a 3-16 stretch by winning 15 of its next 18. The Clippers occupied the final Western Conference play-in position before tipoff.
Utah entered at 15-31 and had lost six of seven games. The Jazz remained several games outside the play-in field.
Utah’s available lineup changed significantly before the game. George rested, while Nurkic missed the contest through illness. Markkanen returned and played 29 minutes.
Leonard and Kris Dunn entered as questionable, yet both started. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Derrick Jones Jr. remained unavailable for Los Angeles.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
Utah won the opening period and carried a one-point lead into halftime. Los Angeles then produced a 16-point third-quarter advantage. That period created the decisive separation.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| LA Clippers | 18 | 35 | 36 | 26 |
| Utah Jazz | 29 | 25 | 20 | 29 |
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Utah scored the game’s first ten points and made its first five shots. The Jazz later built a 15-4 lead.
Los Angeles answered and reduced the margin to 19-17. Utah closed the quarter with a 10-1 run. Walter Clayton Jr. finished that stretch with a three-pointer, giving Utah a 29-18 lead.
Second Quarter
The Clippers opened the quarter with a 14-3 run. Leonard’s pull-up jumper moved Los Angeles ahead 33-31.
Utah then went four minutes without a field goal. Bailey ended that drought with a three-pointer. Utah still led 54-53 at halftime despite losing the quarter by ten points.
Third Quarter
Los Angeles increased its defensive pressure after halftime. Dunn created two steals and converted both into layups during a 10-2 run.
His three-pointer then pushed the Clippers ahead 73-61. A later 9-0 run included consecutive threes from Harden and Brook Lopez. Los Angeles won the quarter 36-20 and entered the fourth ahead 89-74.
Fourth Quarter
Utah scored 29 fourth-quarter points, but Los Angeles protected a double-digit lead. The Clippers used half-court possessions to limit Utah’s comeback chances.
Utah won the period by three points without changing the result. Los Angeles completed the road victory at 115-103.
Team Stats Comparison
The numbers show a close rebounding and passing contest. Los Angeles created separation through three-point volume and stronger turnover conversion. The Clippers also received more bench and transition scoring.
| Metric | LA Clippers | Utah Jazz | Advantage |
| Field goals | 41-88, 46.6% | 37-82, 45.1% | Clippers |
| Three-pointers | 18-46, 39.1% | 12-33, 36.4% | Clippers |
| Free throws | 15-21, 71.4% | 17-21, 81.0% | Jazz |
| Total rebounds | 39 | 40 | Jazz |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 10 | Clippers |
| Assists | 27 | 28 | Jazz |
| Turnovers | 11 | 15 | Clippers |
| Steals | 10 | 6 | Clippers |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 | Even |
| Points off turnovers | 23 | 9 | Clippers |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 8 | Clippers |
| Bench points | 44 | 38 | Clippers |
| Paint points | 40 | 40 | Even |
| Biggest lead | 21 | 11 | Clippers |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The decisive numbers came from the middle quarters, perimeter shooting, and possession pressure.
- Los Angeles outscored Utah 71-45 across the second and third quarters.
- The Clippers made six more three-pointers, creating an 18-point perimeter scoring difference.
- Los Angeles scored 23 points after Utah turnovers, while Utah produced nine.
- Dunn and Harden recorded nine of the Clippers’ ten steals.
- The Clippers’ bench outscored Utah’s reserves 44-38.
Full Box Score: LA Clippers
Los Angeles placed six players in double figures and made 18 three-pointers. Leonard led the scoring, while Harden controlled the passing.
Dunn’s five steals supported the third-quarter turnaround. Every Clippers player who entered the game appears below.
Player Production
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
| Kawhi Leonard | 28 | 21 | 7 | 4 |
| John Collins | 23 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Ivica Zubac | 22 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| James Harden | 31 | 16 | 3 | 10 |
| Kris Dunn | 31 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| Nicolas Batum | 21 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Brook Lopez | 20 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Yanic Konan Niederhauser | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Miller | 25 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| Kobe Brown | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Kobe Sanders | 22 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Cam Christie | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Shooting and Plus-Minus
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
| Kawhi Leonard | 9-18 | 3-7 | 0-0 | +24 |
| John Collins | 4-9 | 2-5 | 1-2 | +10 |
| Ivica Zubac | 4-6 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +7 |
| James Harden | 5-14 | 3-8 | 3-4 | +5 |
| Kris Dunn | 6-10 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Nicolas Batum | 3-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Brook Lopez | 4-7 | 3-6 | 3-3 | +13 |
| Yanic Konan Niederhauser | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Jordan Miller | 2-7 | 0-2 | 7-10 | +6 |
| Kobe Brown | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Kobe Sanders | 3-7 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Cam Christie | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -8 |
Defense and Ball Control
| Player | STL | BLK | TO | PF |
| Kawhi Leonard | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| John Collins | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Ivica Zubac | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| James Harden | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Kris Dunn | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Nicolas Batum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brook Lopez | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yanic Konan Niederhauser | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Miller | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobe Brown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobe Sanders | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Cam Christie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Full Box Score: Utah Jazz
Utah shot efficiently early, but its offense slowed during the third quarter. Bailey led the scoring, and Markkanen contributed 19 points in his return.
Love and Filipowski combined for 21 rebounds. Every Utah player who entered the game appears below.
Player Production
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
| Kevin Love | 24 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| Lauri Markkanen | 29 | 19 | 5 | 4 |
| Cody Williams | 25 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Isaiah Collier | 29 | 12 | 4 | 9 |
| Ace Bailey | 29 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Anderson | 25 | 12 | 3 | 5 |
| Kyle Filipowski | 24 | 8 | 10 | 2 |
| Taylor Hendricks | 12 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | 25 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Shooting and Plus-Minus
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
| Kevin Love | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -20 |
| Lauri Markkanen | 5-15 | 3-6 | 6-7 | -12 |
| Cody Williams | 4-7 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -17 |
| Isaiah Collier | 4-9 | 0-2 | 4-4 | +1 |
| Ace Bailey | 8-16 | 4-9 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Kyle Anderson | 4-6 | 1-1 | 3-3 | +7 |
| Kyle Filipowski | 3-4 | 0-1 | 2-4 | +8 |
| Taylor Hendricks | 0-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | 6-11 | 1-3 | 0-1 | +13 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | 2-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -13 |
Defense and Ball Control
| Player | STL | BLK | TO | PF |
| Kevin Love | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Lauri Markkanen | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cody Williams | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Isaiah Collier | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Ace Bailey | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kyle Anderson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Filipowski | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Taylor Hendricks | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points on 9-of-18 shooting. His seven rebounds and game-high plus-24 reflected Los Angeles’ strongest minutes.
James Harden produced 16 points and ten assists. He also recorded four steals while directing the Clippers’ half-court offense.
Kris Dunn scored 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting. His five steals created several transition opportunities during the decisive third quarter.
Ace Bailey led Utah with 20 points. He made four three-pointers and provided Utah’s highest scoring total.
Lauri Markkanen returned from illness and scored 19 points. He added five rebounds, four assists, and two blocked shots.
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST |
| Kawhi Leonard | Clippers | 21 | 7 | 4 |
| James Harden | Clippers | 16 | 3 | 10 |
| Kris Dunn | Clippers | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| Ace Bailey | Jazz | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Lauri Markkanen | Jazz | 19 | 5 | 4 |
Starting Lineups
Both teams used two guards, two forwards, and one center. Utah started Love at center instead of the projected Filipowski lineup. Los Angeles paired Harden with Dunn in the backcourt.
| Position | LA Clippers | Utah Jazz |
| Guard | James Harden | Isaiah Collier |
| Guard | Kris Dunn | Cody Williams |
| Forward | Kawhi Leonard | Ace Bailey |
| Forward | John Collins | Lauri Markkanen |
| Center | Ivica Zubac | Kevin Love |
Injury Report
Utah’s absences removed two major creators from its rotation. George missed the game due to maintenance, while Nurkic remained unavailable due to illness.
Markkanen and Love cleared their pregame designations and started. Leonard and Dunn also played after entering as questionable.
The official box score listed several additional inactive players without detailed reasons. Those entries remain marked as unspecified rather than assumed.
| Player | Injury or reason | Status |
| Kawhi Leonard | Knee | Questionable, played |
| Kris Dunn | Calf | Questionable, played |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | Hamstring | Out |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | Knee | Out |
| Bradley Beal | Not specified | Inactive |
| Chris Paul | Not specified | Inactive |
| TyTy Washington Jr. | Not specified | Inactive |
| Lauri Markkanen | Conditioning | Questionable, played |
| Kevin Love | Knee | Probable, played |
| Jusuf Nurkic | Illness | Doubtful, inactive |
| Keyonte George | Maintenance and rest | Out |
| Georges Niang | Foot | Out |
| Walker Kessler | Not specified | Inactive |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | Not specified | Inactive |
| Elijah Harkless | Not specified | Inactive |
| John Tonje | Not specified | Inactive |
Season Series and Head-to-Head
The Clippers won the 2025-26 regular-season series 2-1 after losing the opening meeting in Utah.
| Date | Venue | Result | Series position |
| October 22, 2025 | Delta Center | Jazz 129, Clippers 108 | Utah led 1-0 |
| January 1, 2026 | Intuit Dome | Clippers 118, Jazz 101 | Series tied 1-1 |
| January 27, 2026 | Delta Center | Clippers 115, Jazz 103 | Clippers won 2-1 |
Western Conference Standings
Los Angeles entered tenth and remained in the final play-in position after the win. Utah entered thirteenth and remained outside the postseason places.
| Team | West position | Record before | Record after |
| LA Clippers | 10th | 21-24 | 22-24 |
| Utah Jazz | 13th | 15-31 | 15-32 |
Broadcast and Stream Information
The matchup formed the second game of NBC’s Tuesday national doubleheader. Viewers could watch through NBC or stream through Peacock.
NBA platforms carried postgame highlights and replay access.
| Option | Platform | Start time | Coverage |
| National television | NBC | 10:00 p.m. ET | Live game |
| Streaming | Peacock | 10:00 p.m. ET | Live game |
| Mountain time | NBC and Peacock | 8:00 p.m. MT | Utah local time |
| Pacific time | NBC and Peacock | 7:00 p.m. PT | Los Angeles local time |
| Replay and highlights | NBA platforms | After the game | Selected availability |
Conclusion
This result strengthened Los Angeles’ play-in position and continued its midseason recovery. Utah remained outside the Western Conference postseason places.
The Clippers changed the game through defensive pressure, perimeter scoring, and stronger turnover conversion. Utah’s missing playmakers reduced its available creation after the opening quarter.
Los Angeles next visited Denver, while Utah hosted Golden State the following night.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the Clippers versus Jazz game?
The Clippers defeated the Jazz 115-103 on January 27, 2026. Los Angeles won after trailing by one point at halftime.
Who scored the most points in the game?
Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 21 points. Ace Bailey scored 20 points, which was Utah’s highest total.
What were James Harden’s stats against Utah?
Harden recorded 16 points, ten assists, three rebounds, and four steals. He made three three-pointers in 31 minutes.
Which quarter decided the game?
The third quarter created the decisive margin. Los Angeles outscored Utah 36-20 and built a 15-point lead.
Who started for the Clippers and Jazz?
Los Angeles started Harden, Dunn, Leonard, Collins, and Zubac. Utah started Collier, Williams, Bailey, Markkanen, and Love.
Why did Keyonte George and Jusuf Nurkic miss the game?
George missed the game for maintenance and rest. Nurkic remained inactive because of an illness.
Where was the game shown live?
NBC carried the national television broadcast. Peacock streamed the game live as part of the Tuesday doubleheader.
