The Los Angeles Clippers came into Thursday’s matchup in Salt Lake City fresh off of a dramatic comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs. After that gritty 113-110 win, it appeared as though that the Utah Jazz would have their hands full with Lou Williams and a desperate Clippers squad at home.
However, the Clippers played far more like a team focused on its summer vacation plans than one within reach of postseason play. The Jazz, kickstarted by an impressive first quarter from both Donovan Mitchell and Ricky Rubio, bullied the Clippers all game long on both ends of the court.