Jazz secure last-gasp 120-118 win over Clippers

The Utah Jazz edged out the Los Angeles Clippers in a dramatic fashion 120-118 on Friday night.

first win of the year had no shortage of thrills 🖤#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/D86JZmuD8t

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 28, 2023

Jordan Clarkson emerged with a fantastic 3-pointer towards the end, before making a key stop on Kawhi Leonard just second later, which sufficient for the Jazz.

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“He hit me with a bunch of moves — shot fakes and spins. I was happy I stayed down and didn’t bite for the fakes,” said Clarkson.

Lauri Markhanen was the highest scorer for Utah with 35 points, while Kelly Olynyk added another 15, including two vital 3-pointers, which put the Jazz 111-109 in front.

Paul George scored 36 points for the Clippers, as Leonard added 25 in his first game against the Jazz since Game 2 of the Western Conference 1/2 finals.

“We can’t allow ourselves to fall down like that and have to climb back into a game against a tough team,” George said.