Ivica Zubac and James Harden Power Clipper to win jazz

It may be premature to mark a game as “must” at the beginning of February, but the urgency, if not the execution, was on the moment when she stepped onto the intuit Dome Court on Saturday evening.

In view of an understaffed opponent with the second worst record of the Western Conference, which achieved a loss of overtime less than 24 hours earlier, they place Minnesota. The Clipper also gave the urgently needed dynamics for the matchup on Wednesday with Memphis before he started a trip with eight games, the longest season, from Thursday in Utah.

The Clipper (29-23) could be blamed to lose a competition in which they were preferred with 17 ½ points, especially after the rivals of Lakers without Lebron James Indiana previously defeated and improve to 31-19 Moving to fourth place in the west with their 11th win in 13 games.

Ivica Zubac had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and James Harden ended with 23 points and 17 assists. Norman Powell, who played in his 600th game of the regular season, scored 26 points, and Amir Coffey added 17 points.

“I will do everything it needs. I take the time and see how the defense plays me, ”said Zubac. “I’ve not seen many double teams lately, so it’s about cutting the basket and making the right readings.”

Kawhi Leonard, who played 33 minutes against the Pacers on Thursday – most of whom he has registered on January 4th since returning – had 10 points in 31 minutes.

Jordan Clarkson scored the first 11 points for Utah (12-39), who suffered his third defeat against the Clippers in three meetings this season to build an early 12-point lead. Three consecutive baskets from Zubac pulled the Clipper within four and went ahead for the first time, 29-28 on Drew Euban’s’ Gasse-Oop-Jam from a pass from hardness with 37 seconds in the first quarter.

The striker of Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, drives Johnny Juzang in Utah Wach in the first half on Saturday.

(Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

The Clippers were up to 13 in the second quarter, but closed with a flourishing and made a half in the half-time of 58-56. The lead grew to eight when he entered the fourth quarter, and Coffey drove the victory through Swishing a Corner three-pointer to give the Clippers a lead of 118-103 on the left.

“It is trust,” said Harden. “It is a four -quarter game and it’s about studying the game because it continues to know what to do with us and what the game gives them.”

Eubanks, which was traded from jazz to LA a week ago, suffered a sprain of the left ankle in the second quarter and did not return. He had four points and three rebounds in five minutes.

Utah played with an exhausted roster. Cody Williams, who had missed the last nine games because of an excess of ankle, scored two points in 15 minutes.

Bogdanovics expected effects

The Clippers are enthusiastic about what Bogdan Bogdanovic could deliver about the last section of the season.

The veteran guard did not play against Utah when he continued to work on his conditioning for personal reasons before he was acquired from Atlanta from Atlanta.

“He will be a shooter and gives me a runner who comes from screens. He has great shooting and passion ability, ”said coach Tyronn Lue.

Zubac expressed excitement that Bogdanovic had joined the team.

“You can see when he plays for Serbia that he is a complete player, not just a scorer,” said Zubac. “He will be a big addition for us.”

Bogdanovic said he was looking forward to an experienced Clipper team.

“I was at home in Atlanta and talked to my family when I found it out,” he said. “I had expected a trade and I am glad that I ended up here. James (hard) is one of the greatest guards ever and he makes your work easier for you. I am in good shape and am ready. Fans may only see me as a shooter, but I can do a lot and use my IQ. This is one of the best organizations in the league and I’m just happy. It is a new team and a new chance. “