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Clippers end 3-game skid with 130-110 win against Jazz, led by 26 points from Powell and Zubac

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Clippers end 3-game skid with 130-110 win against Jazz, led by 26 points from Powell and Zubac
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Los Angeles Clippers ended their three-game losing streak with a commanding 130-110 victory against the Utah Jazz on Saturday evening, thanks largely to standout performances from Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac, who each scored 26 points. James Harden contributed with a solid 23 points alongside a season-high 17 assists.

Zubac was particularly effective, shooting 13 of 16 from the floor, marking his highest scoring game of the season while also grabbing 15 rebounds. The Clippers showcased their depth, enabling them to recover after a shaky start to the game.

On the other side, the Jazz were led by Jordan Clarkson, who put up 24 points, including an impressive 14 points in the first quarter alone. Keyonte George added 21 points off the bench, while Johnny Juzang chipped in with 19 points as well.

Utah managed to close the gap at one point in the fourth quarter, trailing by just two points at 103-101. However, the Clippers responded vigorously, outscoring the Jazz 27-9 in the final minutes of the game to secure their victory.

**Highlights**: The Jazz lost momentum after establishing a 13-point lead early in the second quarter, only to fall behind 58-56 at halftime due to 20 turnovers that allowed the Clippers to convert these mistakes into 24 points.

**Injury Notes**: Drew Eubanks, who had recently joined the Clippers from the Jazz, was forced to leave the game in the second quarter after suffering a left ankle sprain. He recorded four points in his six minutes of play. MarJon Beauchamp made his Clippers debut late in the game and successfully knocked down a 3-pointer following his transfer from Milwaukee.

**Turning Point**: Clarkson narrowed the score to 103-101 with a 3-pointer, but the Clippers quickly retaliated with a 15-2 scoring run, a surge powered by Harden’s five points and three assists during that stretch.

**Shooting Trends**: While Utah started strong with an 8 of 18 shooting performance from beyond the arc in the first quarter, they struggled afterward, converting only 9 of 25 attempts for the remainder of the game.

**Upcoming Matches**: The Jazz are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, while the Clippers will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday evening.