Jazz Defeat Clippers 129-108 in Season Opener
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Delta Center
Utah Jazz 129, LA Clippers 108, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz?
Utah Jazz beat LA Clippers 129-108 at Delta Center on October 22, 2025.
In a decisive performance, the Utah Jazz secured a 129-108 victory over the LA Clippers at the Delta Center. This game marked the season opener for both teams, with the Jazz starting strong and taking an early lead in their head-to-head series, now leading 1-0. The Jazz entered the contest with a home record of 1-0, while the Clippers fell to an away record of 0-1.
The Jazz's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a record of 1-9 over their last ten games prior to this match. They have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 131.7 points per game in that stretch, while scoring an average of 111.2 points. Their last five games showed a slight improvement, with an average of 119.0 points scored but still conceding 134.8 points per game. The Clippers, on the other hand, have been in excellent form, boasting a record of 9-1 in their last ten games. They have averaged 119.4 points scored while allowing only 106.0 points, reflecting a strong defensive effort.
At home, the Jazz have a record of 1-3, while the Clippers have performed well on the road with a 4-1 record. In their previous meetings this season, the Jazz had struggled against the Clippers, losing all four encounters, including a close game on February 14, 2025, where they fell 116-120.
In terms of injuries, the Jazz have two key players listed as day-to-day: Trey Alexander (ribs) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee). The Clippers are dealing with injuries as well, with Jordan Miller ruled out due to a shoulder injury, while Bradley Beal (hip) and Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot) are both day-to-day. The status of these players could have significant implications for both teams as the season progresses.
The market had priced the Jazz as favorites for this matchup, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting confidence in their ability to capitalize on home court advantage. The conditions for the game were favorable, with no adverse weather impacting the indoor venue.
As the game unfolded, the Jazz showcased their offensive capabilities, with standout plays including a driving layup by John Collins and a three-point jumper from Taylor Hendricks in the fourth quarter. The Clippers struggled to keep pace, with their scoring efforts falling short despite contributions from players like Kobe Brown and Cam Christie.
Overall, the Jazz's performance was a welcome start to the season, while the Clippers will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.
Injury report
- Trey AlexanderDay-To-DayRibsUtah Jazz
- Jaren Jackson Jr.Day-To-DayKneeUtah Jazz
- Jordan MillerOutShoulderLA Clippers
- Bradley BealDay-To-DayHipLA Clippers
- Yanic Konan NiederhauserDay-To-DayFootLA Clippers
Leaders
- PointsWalker Kessler22Utah Jazz
- AssistsKeyonte George9Utah Jazz
- ReboundsWalker Kessler9Utah Jazz
- PointsIvica Zubac19LA Clippers
- AssistsJames Harden11LA Clippers
- ReboundsIvica Zubac7LA Clippers
Recent form
Utah Jazz
Last 10: 1-9Streak L2111.2 scored · 131.7 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L105-116at Minnesota TimberwolvesApr 13
- L111-145vs Oklahoma City ThunderApr 12
- W133-126vs Portland Trail BlazersApr 10
- L134-147at Atlanta HawksApr 6
- L112-140at Indiana PacersApr 4
- L105-143at Houston RocketsApr 3
- L106-110at Charlotte HornetsMar 31
- L93-129at Denver NuggetsMar 29
- L110-121vs Houston RocketsMar 28
- L103-140vs Memphis GrizzliesMar 26
LA Clippers
Last 10: 9-1Streak W8119.4 scored · 106 allowed per game4-1 away
- W124-119at Golden State WarriorsApr 13
- W101-100at Sacramento KingsApr 12
- W134-117vs Houston RocketsApr 10
- W122-117vs San Antonio SpursApr 9
- W135-104vs Dallas MavericksApr 6
- W114-91vs Dallas MavericksApr 5
- W114-98vs New Orleans PelicansApr 3
- W96-87at Orlando MagicMar 31
- L122-127at Cleveland CavaliersMar 30
- W132-100at Brooklyn NetsMar 28
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | - | 29 | W3 | .646 | 53 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 37 | W1 | .549 | 45 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 40 | W1 | .512 | 42 |
| Golden State | 16 | 45 | L3 | .451 | 37 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
| Oklahoma City | - | 18 | L2 | .780 | 64 |
| Denver | 10 | 28 | W12 | .659 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 33 | W2 | .598 | 49 |
| Portland | 22 | 40 | W2 | .512 | 42 |
| Utah | 42 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
Box score
| Stat | LA Clippers | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 39-88 | 48-87 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 55 |
| Three-pointers | 14-45 | 17-44 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 39 |
| Free throws | 16-21 | 16-20 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 33 |
| Assists | 28 | 38 |
| Steals | 8 | 11 |
| Blocks | 6 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 2 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 22 | 23 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 46 | 58 |
| Fouls | 21 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 37 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter68-99John Collins makes 5-foot dunk (Derrick Jones Jr. assists)
- 3rd Quarter68-101Jusuf Nurkic makes layup (Brice Sensabaugh assists)
- 3rd Quarter68-103Taylor Hendricks makes 14-foot two point shot (Jusuf Nurkic assists)
- 3rd Quarter70-103Ivica Zubac makes 5-foot two point shot (James Harden assists)
- 3rd Quarter71-103James Harden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter72-103James Harden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter75-103Kawhi Leonard makes 25-foot three point jumper (James Harden assists)
- 3rd Quarter75-106Brice Sensabaugh makes 25-foot three point jumper (Walter Clayton Jr. assists)
- 3rd Quarter76-106Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter77-106Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter77-108Jusuf Nurkic makes 5-foot dunk (Walter Clayton Jr. assists)
- 3rd Quarter78-108Kawhi Leonard makes technical free throw
- 3rd Quarter80-108Ivica Zubac makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter80-110Jusuf Nurkic makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter82-110John Collins makes 9-foot two point shot (Chris Paul assists)
- 4th Quarter82-113Lauri Markkanen makes 25-foot three point jumper (Walter Clayton Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter83-113John Collins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter83-115Walter Clayton Jr. makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter85-115John Collins makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter86-115Chris Paul makes technical free throw
- 4th Quarter86-116Walker Kessler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter86-117Walker Kessler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter89-117Brook Lopez makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chris Paul assists)
- 4th Quarter92-117Brook Lopez makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cam Christie assists)
- 4th Quarter95-117Chris Paul makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 4th Quarter95-119Brice Sensabaugh makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Keyonte George assists)
- 4th Quarter95-121Brice Sensabaugh makes 5-foot two point shot (Lauri Markkanen assists)
- 4th Quarter95-122Brice Sensabaugh makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter98-122Cam Christie makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kobe Brown assists)
- 4th Quarter99-122Yanic Konan Niederhauser makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter100-122Yanic Konan Niederhauser makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter100-124Kyle Filipowski makes layup
- 4th Quarter102-124John Collins makes driving layup (Kobe Sanders assists)
- 4th Quarter102-127Taylor Hendricks makes 23-foot three point jumper (Walter Clayton Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter104-127Yanic Konan Niederhauser makes 3-foot dunk (Kobe Brown assists)
- 4th Quarter104-129Taylor Hendricks makes 3-foot dunk (Kyle Filipowski assists)
- 4th Quarter105-129Kobe Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter106-129Kobe Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter107-129Cam Christie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter108-129Cam Christie makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Utah Jazz, below favours LA Clippers.
Venue
- Delta CenterSalt Lake City, UT
- Attendance18186
- OfficialsKevin Cutler, Kevin Scott, Gina Catanzariti
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