The LA Clippers didn’t trail by 20+ tonight, but they did manage to show off some of that same resilience that got them into the playoffs last season.
With 3:55 left in the third quarter, the Utah Jazz took a 61-51 lead over the Clippers. Based on the way the game was going, some began to suspect that it was essentially over. Up to that point, LA had struggled to get anything going on offense and looked like a far inferior team compared to the Jazz.
And then, in the final 15:55 of the game, LA outscored Utah 54-33 — a 21-point swing — to put away the Jazz and earn their fifth win of the young season.