The Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz game will be played at Intuit Dome on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:30 PM ET. The Clippers are currently in ninth place in the Western Conference with a 14-12 record. They’ve been struggling lately, losing their last three games, including a 122-98 defeat against the Denver Nuggets.
The Jazz, on the other hand, aren’t doing much better. With a 5-19 record, they sit in 14th place and are on a two-game losing streak, most recently falling 134-126 to the Phoenix Suns. The Clippers and Jazz faced each other on November 17, with the Clippers winning 116-105. All-time, the two teams have met 202 times, with the Jazz holding a 116-86 edge in the series.
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The Clippers have relied on their defense this season, allowing only 107.8 points per game, which ranks 5th in the league. Offensively, they’ve struggled, averaging 108.3 points, placing them 24th in the NBA. On the boards, Los Angeles is above average, ranking 14th with 44.1 rebounds per game while limiting opponents to 41.8 rebounds, which is 4th best in the league. They’ve also been decent from beyond the arc, making 12.6 three-pointers per game and shooting 36.9% from three-point range, ranking 13th in the NBA.
The Jazz, on the other hand, have had major defensive issues. They rank third-worst in points allowed, giving up 119.3 per game. Offensively, they score 109.9 points per game, which places them 23rd in the league. Utah ranks 13th in rebounds with 44.2 per game and third in the fewest rebounds allowed (41.5). From deep, the Jazz make 13.3 three-pointers per game and shoot 35.6% from beyond the arc, both ranking 16th in the NBA.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz: Head-To-Head Stats
Over the past four seasons, including the current 2024-25 stretch, the Clippers and Jazz have squared off 12 times in games that have often gone down to the wire. Their latest meeting, on November 17, 2024, saw the Clippers come out on top with a 116-105 win on their home floor. In the 2023-24 season, the two teams faced each other four times, splitting the series evenly. The Clippers made their mark with a commanding 131-102 win on April 5, 2024, and followed up with a road victory on December 8, 2023, finishing 117-103. However, the Jazz also had their moments, snatching a thrilling 120-118 win on October 27, 2023, and edging the Clippers by one point, 110-109, on April 12, 2024.
The 2022-23 season favored the Jazz, as they secured three wins in their four games. They notched a dominant 126-103 victory on January 18, 2023, and a 125-112 win on November 30, 2022. The Clippers’ sole win came earlier in the season, a hard-fought 121-114 triumph on November 21, 2022. A season prior, in 2021-22, the Jazz also claimed two out of three games, with their 124-103 blowout on December 15, 2021, standing out. Still, the Clippers managed to close that series on a high note, taking a 121-115 victory on March 29, 2022.
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