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Jazz vs. Clippers: Markkanen Aims to Douse LA Fire
27 Jan
Summary
- Lauri Markkanen leads Jazz with 27.9 PPG, facing Harden's Clippers.
- Clippers average 15.2 fewer points than Jazz allow.
- Multiple key players out for both Los Angeles and Utah.
The Utah Jazz, with a 15-31 record, are set to host the Los Angeles Clippers (21-24) on January 27, 2026, at Delta Center. Leading the Jazz charge will be Lauri Markkanen, who is ninth in the NBA with an average of 27.9 points per game. He will face off against the Clippers' James Harden, who ranks 14th with 25.6 points per game.
The matchup presents interesting statistical contrasts. The Clippers' average of 112.6 points per game is notably lower than the 127.8 points the Jazz typically allow. Conversely, the Jazz score an average of 119 points, exceeding the 113 points the Clippers concede to opponents.
Both teams are significantly impacted by injuries. The Clippers have Derrick Jones Jr. and Bogdan Bogdanovic out, while Kawhi Leonard is questionable. For the Jazz, Walker Kessler and Keyonte George are out for the season or resting, joined by Jusuf Nurkic and Georges Niang who are also sidelined. This game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET and will be available for streaming on Fubo and broadcast on NBC/Peacock and FDSSC.
