The Utah Jazz lost in blowout fashion against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome.
Within the first five minutes, the Jazz trailed by double digits. By the end of the first quarter, the Clippers’ lead swelled to over 20 points. James Harden scored 24 points in the first quarter alone, eclipsing the entire offensive production of the Jazz by four points himself.
Here are a few takeaways on Utah’s rough night:
Utah’s bigs struggle against strength
Ivica Zubac, the Clippers’ 27 year-old center, dominated tonight. He posted a gaudy stat line: 19 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and one assist on 8-11 shooting from the field.