The Los Angeles Clippers travel to Utah to face the Jazz on Tuesday at 10:00 PM ET at the Delta Center. Los Angeles enters the game on a two-win streak after victories over the Brooklyn Nets and Lakers, while Utah is looking to end a two-game slide following losses to Miami and San Antonio.
Los Angeles will be without Bradley Beal, sidelined with a left hip fracture, and Bogdan Bogdanovic, who is managing a left hamstring injury. Derrick Jones Jr. also remains out due to a right knee sprain. Kawhi Leonard and Kris Dunn are listed as questionable with a left knee contusion and right ankle sprain, respectively. Chris Paul and TyTy Washington Jr. will not travel with the team.
For the Jazz, Keyonte George will miss the contest as he rests, while Walker Kessler is out recovering from a left shoulder injury. Georges Niang and Lauri Markkanen are listed as out and questionable, respectively, due to a left foot stress reaction and reconditioning. Jusuf Nurkic is doubtful with illness. Kevin Love is probable with a left knee contusion, while several players, including Elijah Harkless, John Tonje, and Oscar Tshiebwe, will not be active due to G League assignments.
Los Angeles relies heavily on James Harden, who averages 25.6 points, 8.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game. Kawhi Leonard, when available, contributes 28.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per contest. Center Ivica Zubac averages a double-double with 14.7 points and 11.0 rebounds per game, providing a key interior presence. John Collins adds 13.4 points and 4.9 boards per game.
Utah’s offense is led by Lauri Markkanen, who posts 27.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, while Keyonte George averages 24.2 points and 6.6 assists. Walker Kessler contributes 14.4 points and 10.8 rebounds, and Jusuf Nurkic adds 11.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per contest. Ace Bailey and Svi Mykhailiuk provide scoring support off the bench, combining for 19.8 points per game.
Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET, with both teams looking to gain ground in the Western Conference standings. The Clippers sit 10th with a 21-24 record, while the Jazz rank 13th at 15-31.
