The LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz match player stats from January 1, 2026 show a 118-101 Clippers win at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points to lead all players, and the Clippers used a big fourth quarter to pull away from a Jazz team missing several regulars. Utah entered the night short-handed, with Keyonte George and
Lauri Markkanen held out and Ace Bailey, Kevin Love, and Jusuf Nurkic all unavailable. The Clippers were also missing key rotation pieces in Bogdan Bogdanovic and Ivica Zubac. Leonard’s efficient scoring, paired with a strong bench effort from Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders, gave Los Angeles enough separation in the second half to close out the game comfortably.
Match Overview Table
| Date | Venue | Competition | Final Score | Records (Entering) |
| January 1, 2026 | Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA | NBA Regular Season | Clippers 118, Jazz 101 | LAC 11-21, UTA 12-20 |
Pre-Match Context
The Clippers came into the new year on a winning streak, having beaten the Sacramento Kings two nights earlier behind 33 points from Kawhi Leonard. Los Angeles was trying to build consistency after a slow start to the season and needed depth scoring with several regulars out. Utah arrived on a five-game losing streak and had dropped its previous outing to Boston despite 37 points from Keyonte George.
The Jazz were in the early stages of a rebuild centered on young players like George, Ace Bailey, and Isaiah Collier. Neither team held real playoff standing at this point in the season, and both were focused on developing rotation pieces. Utah’s absences were the most significant factor entering the game. George and Markkanen sat out as the Jazz managed their workload, while Bailey, Love, and Nurkic were out for injury or rest reasons. That left Isaiah Collier and Brice Sensabaugh to carry the offensive load. The Clippers were without Bogdan Bogdanovic, Ivica Zubac, Bradley Beal, and Chris Paul, which opened extra minutes for Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Kobe Sanders off the bench.
Quarter by Quarter Score Table
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Utah Jazz | 17 | 33 | 31 | 20 | 101 |
| LA Clippers | 31 | 22 | 29 | 36 | 118 |
Quarter by Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
The Clippers opened strong behind James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, building a 31-17 lead by the end of the period. Harden scored 11 points on 3 of 7 shooting and got to the free throw line five times. Leonard added 7 points in his first stretch of minutes. Utah struggled offensively, shooting just 30 percent from the field as a team in the frame. Isaiah Collier scored 3 quick points but the Jazz could not find a rhythm against the Clippers’ defense.
Second Quarter
Utah answered with a 33-point second quarter that cut into the deficit. Kyle Anderson scored 10 points in the period on 5 of 5 shooting off the Jazz bench. Cody Williams also contributed 10 points as Utah’s reserves provided a lift. The Clippers managed only 22 points in the quarter, with Kawhi Leonard scoring 13 of them, and Los Angeles carried a 53-50 lead into halftime.
Third Quarter
Both teams traded buckets in the third quarter, with Utah outscoring Los Angeles 31-29. Brice Sensabaugh scored 12 points in the period for the Jazz, hitting 3 of 4 shots and 6 of 8 free throws. James Harden countered with 8 points for the Clippers. The Clippers took an 82-81 lead into the fourth quarter, a game that remained close through three periods.
Fourth Quarter
The Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring Utah 36-20. Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points in the period alone, going 8 of 14 from the field including 4 three-pointers. Kobe Sanders added 10 points off the bench in the frame. Utah’s offense stalled in the final period, managing just 47 percent shooting and no player scoring more than 7 points. The Clippers closed the game on a decisive run to secure the 118-101 final.
Team Stats Comparison Table
| Stat | Utah Jazz | LA Clippers |
| Field Goals | 36-78 (.462) | 40-89 (.449) |
| Three-Pointers | 6-27 (.222) | 16-51 (.314) |
| Free Throws | 23-30 (.767) | 22-26 (.846) |
| Rebounds | 35 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 13 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The box score points to three-point shooting and turnovers as the deciding factors in this game.
- The Clippers made 16 threes compared to Utah’s 6, a 10-make gap that fueled the offense.
- Los Angeles out-rebounded Utah 47-35, including a 31-28 defensive rebounding edge.
- Utah committed 18 turnovers compared to 13 for the Clippers, leading to extra Los Angeles possessions.
- Kawhi Leonard alone outscored the Jazz bench unit total for large stretches of the second half.
- The Clippers shot 84.6 percent from the free throw line compared to 76.7 percent for Utah.
Full Box Score – LA Clippers
Kawhi Leonard carried the Clippers offense with a 45-point performance built on efficient shooting from all three levels. James Harden ran the offense with 20 points and 7 assists, and the bench group of Nicolas Batum, Kobe Sanders, and Derrick Jones Jr. combined for 34 points on strong shooting percentages. John Collins and Yanic Konan Niederhauser controlled the boards, combining for 21 rebounds. The Clippers shot 44.9 percent from the field as a team and got scoring from ten different players.
Clippers Scoring and Shooting Table
| Player | FG | 3P | REB | PTS |
| Kawhi Leonard | 16-29 | 6-16 | 7 | 45 |
| James Harden | 5-14 | 1-6 | 3 | 20 |
| Nicolas Batum | 4-6 | 4-6 | 2 | 14 |
| Kobe Sanders | 4-7 | 2-5 | 4 | 10 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | 4-7 | 2-3 | 6 | 10 |
| John Collins | 2-3 | 0-1 | 11 | 8 |
| Yanic Konan Niederhauser | 3-7 | 0-0 | 10 | 6 |
| Brook Lopez | 1-12 | 1-12 | 2 | 3 |
| Kris Dunn | 1-4 | 0-2 | 2 | 2 |
Clippers Playmaking and Defense Table
| Player | AST | STL | BLK | TOV |
| James Harden | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobe Sanders | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kawhi Leonard | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Kris Dunn | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nicolas Batum | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Full Box Score – Utah Jazz
Brice Sensabaugh and Isaiah Collier led the Utah scoring with 20 and 16 points respectively, while Kyle Anderson provided a spark off the bench with 22 points on 8 of 10 shooting. Cody Williams added 18 points in a reserve role. The Jazz shot 46.2 percent from the field but struggled from three-point range, making just 6 of 27 attempts. Kyle Filipowski had a difficult shooting night, going 2 of 13 from the field.
Jazz Scoring and Shooting Table
| Player | FG | 3P | REB | PTS |
| Kyle Anderson | 8-10 | 0-0 | 8 | 22 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | 7-15 | 0-5 | 3 | 20 |
| Cody Williams | 6-10 | 2-5 | 0 | 18 |
| Isaiah Collier | 6-9 | 1-3 | 6 | 16 |
| Walter Clayton | 2-6 | 1-3 | 2 | 9 |
| Taylor Hendricks | 2-2 | 1-1 | 2 | 5 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | 2-9 | 1-5 | 2 | 5 |
| Kyle Filipowski | 2-13 | 0-5 | 6 | 4 |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | 1-4 | 0-0 | 6 | 2 |
Jazz Playmaking and Defense Table
| Player | AST | STL | BLK | TOV |
| Isaiah Collier | 10 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Walter Clayton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Kyle Filipowski | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Game Leaders / Top Performers
Kawhi Leonard was the story of the game, scoring 45 points on 16 of 29 shooting while adding 7 rebounds and 3 assists in nearly 40 minutes. His 20-point fourth quarter turned a close game into a comfortable win. James Harden ran the Clippers offense efficiently, finishing with 20 points and 7 assists against just 1 turnover.
Kyle Anderson gave Utah a lift off the bench with 22 points and 8 rebounds on 8 of 10 shooting, the most efficient outing of the night. Brice Sensabaugh led Utah’s starters with 20 points, and Cody Williams added 18 points in a reserve role for the Jazz.
Top Performers Table
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | 45 | 7 | 3 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | 22 | 8 | 1 |
| James Harden | LAC | 20 | 3 | 7 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | 20 | 3 | 3 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Starting Lineups Table
| Position | Utah Jazz | LA Clippers |
| Point Guard | Isaiah Collier | Kris Dunn |
| Shooting Guard | Brice Sensabaugh | James Harden |
| Small Forward | Svi Mykhailiuk | Kawhi Leonard |
| Power Forward | Taylor Hendricks | John Collins |
| Center | Kyle Filipowski | Brook Lopez |
Injury Report Table
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Keyonte George | Rest management | Out |
| Lauri Markkanen | Rest management | Out |
| Ace Bailey | Left hip flexor strain | Out |
| Kevin Love | Rest | Out |
| Jusuf Nurkic | Toe injury | Out |
| Walker Kessler | Recovering from injury | Out |
| Georges Niang | Recovering from injury | Out |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | Left hamstring management | Out |
| Ivica Zubac | Left ankle sprain | Out |
| Bradley Beal | Unavailable | Out |
| Chris Paul | Unavailable | Out |
Utah’s absences reshaped its entire rotation, forcing Isaiah Collier and Walter Clayton into larger roles than usual. The Clippers dealt with fewer missing pieces, but the loss of Zubac at center opened extra minutes for Yanic Konan Niederhauser inside. Both teams relied heavily on bench scoring as a result of these absences.
Season Series and Head to Head
Utah and Los Angeles split their two meetings during the 2025-26 regular season through this point, with each team winning on its home floor.
| Date | Location | Winner | Score |
| October 22, 2025 | Delta Center, Salt Lake City | Utah Jazz | 129-108 |
| January 1, 2026 | Intuit Dome, Inglewood | LA Clippers | 118-101 |
Conference / League Standings
Both teams sat outside playoff position in the Western Conference entering this game, with Utah in the midst of a rebuilding season and the Clippers working through a slow start hampered by injuries. Utah finished the 2025-26 season with a 22-60 record, the worst mark in the Western Conference, while the Clippers rallied later in the season to reach the play-in tournament as the number 9 seed before losing to Golden State.
| Team | Record Entering Game | Final Season Record |
| Utah Jazz | 12-20 | 22-60 |
| LA Clippers | 11-21 | Play-in qualifier (9 seed) |
Broadcast and Stream Information Table
| Broadcast Type | Details |
| National/Streaming | Available via league streaming partners including Fubo |
| Utah Regional | KJZZ-TV, KUTV, Jazz+ |
| Tip-off Time | 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM local |
Who won the Clippers vs Jazz game on January 1, 2026?
The Los Angeles Clippers won 118-101 over the Utah Jazz at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Who led all scorers in the Clippers vs Jazz game?
Kawhi Leonard led all players with 45 points on 16 of 29 shooting for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Which Utah Jazz players were out for this game?
Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen, Ace Bailey, Kevin Love, Jusuf Nurkic, Walker Kessler, and Georges Niang were all unavailable for Utah.
Which Clippers players were missing from the lineup?
Bogdan Bogdanovic, Ivica Zubac, Bradley Beal, and Chris Paul did not play for the Clippers.
How many three-pointers did each team make?
The Clippers made 16 three-pointers compared to 6 for the Jazz, a significant gap in the final result.
What was the largest scoring quarter of the game?
The Clippers scored 36 points in the fourth quarter, their highest output of any period in the game.
Where was the Clippers vs Jazz game played?
The game was played at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, in front of 17,927 fans.
Conclusion
The Clippers’ win over the Jazz on January 1, 2026 showed the difference a healthy star player can make even with a thin roster around him. Kawhi Leonard’s 45-point outing carried Los Angeles through a back-and-forth middle portion of the game before the Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter. Utah’s absences at guard and forward limited its ceiling despite strong bench scoring from Kyle Anderson and Cody Williams. For the Clippers, the win extended a positive stretch that eventually carried them to a play-in berth later in the season. For the Jazz, the loss continued a difficult stretch during a season that ended with the worst record in the Western Conference as young players like Isaiah Collier and Ace Bailey continued to develop.
