INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Clippers end their three-game losing streak by knocking off the Utah Jazz 116-105 on Sunday night. Los Angeles held a nice sized lead throughout the game until a late surge by the Jazz. The Clippers are now 7-7 and will face off against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
Here are some takeaways from the Clippers win over the Jazz:
A lot to do for Zu
Ivica Zubac led the Clippers tonight in scoring with 22 points.
Zubac came in to this game after struggling the past couple games.
His teammates found him early and often in tonight’s win.
Zubac finished the game 11-17 and added 11 rebounds for the Clippers.
He scored inside but also protected the paint for Los Angeles. He recorded 2 blocks and plenty of contested shots at the rim for Los Angeles.
This was sort of a bounce back game for the Clippers big man.
The Clippers expand their home winning streak to four games
The Clippers not only ended their three game losing streak with the win over the Jazz but also continued their winning streak at home
Los Angeles has now won four straight games at the Intuit Dome.
The Clippers opened the year losing all four of their home games before their November 4th win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Their new $2 billion arena has started to the Clippers a true home court advantage lately.
Los Angeles will look to continue their streak with three matchups at home starting with the Golden State Warriors tomorrow.
Harden passes Ray Allen in threes
James Harden moved into second place on the NBA's career 3-point list and had 20 points and 11 assists to help the Los Angeles Clippers win against the Jazz.
Harden moved past Ray Allen with No. 2,874 with 6:08 left in the first quarter as Los Angeles jumped out to a 35-25 lead. The only player ahead of Harden — who was 2 of 8 from 3-point range — is Golden State’s Stephen Curry at 3,782.
Harden came close to passing Allen in Houston on Friday but fittingly reach the mark at home in front of the Los Angeles crowd.
The LA native came into the league as a playmaker but not sits only behind the greatest shooter ever when it comes to making threes.