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Clippers vs Jazz Preview: Back to Back Late in Season, What Could Go Wrong
The Clippers are coming off a huge win last night and get to face off against a tanking Jazz team – but its late in the season with tired legs. Can the Clippers get the win anyway?
Game Information
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
When: 7:30 PM PT
How to Watch: Bally Sports SoCal, AM 570
Tickets: For great deals on Clippers tickets, check out Barry’s Tickets!
Projected Starting Lineups
Jazz: Keyontae George – Collin Sexto – Brice Sensabaugh – Taylor Hendricks – Omer Yurtseven
Clippers: James Harden – Norm Powell – Terance Mann – Paul George – Ivica Zubac
Injuries
Jazz: John Collins Out (Back), Jordan Clarkson Out (Back), Walker Kessler Out (Nose), Lauri Markkanen Out (Shoulder)
Clippers: Kawhi Leonard Out (Knee)
The Big Picture
We all pretty much know the deal with this team. At this point: scrap out a few more wins to keep the 4 seed, get Kawhi healthy, and pray for favorable postseason matchups.
The Antagonist
The Jazz were a solid team to start the season, but trading away several key players before the deadline signaled the tank was on, and boy is it. The Jazz have lost 10 games in a row, are starting three rookies, and sitting nearly all their vets. Their young guys are talented and hungry, and all have shown flashes – but this is a game the Jazz are preparing to lose, and one the Clippers need to win.
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Clippers vs Jazz Preview: Back to Back Late in Season, What Could Go Wrong
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