Another day in Los Angeles, and that means another Los Angeles Clippers game. I was intrigued by the matchup, with the Utah Jazz visiting the Staples Cetner, although the Utah Jazz were the clear favorite. I noticed that the Clippers usually are able to get a neck and neck game going, but usually lose during the last seconds of the game. They just cannot finish a game, but the case for the elite Utah Jazz and young Los Angeles Clippers was clear with the Utah Jazz defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 109-97. Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) makes a move guarded by Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24).

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (9) tips in the ball guarded by Utah Jazz center/forward Al Jefferson (25)

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) shoots the ball over Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24)

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) goes up for a layup guarded by Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24)

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) shoots a jump shot guarded by Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon (10)

Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith (1) goes up for a layup against the Utah Jazz

Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith (1) goes up for a layup against the Utah Jazz

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Rasual Butler (45) battles with Utah Jazz forward C.J. Miles (34) for the rebound

Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon (10) dunks the ball during a fast break against the Utah Jazz

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) looses control of the ball guarded by Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24)

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) goes up for a layup against the Utah Jazz

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (left) shoots a hook shot guarded by Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (center) and Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko (right)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe (12) goes up for a layup during the first half guarded by Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko (47)

Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24) dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) handles the ball guarded by Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon (10)

Utah Jazz center/forward Al Jefferson (25) drives the ball toward the hoop against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center. The Utah Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Clippers

Utah Jazz center/forward Al Jefferson (25) shoots a layup against the Los Angeles Clippers

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) shoots a layup against the Los Angeles Clippers

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) steals the ball away from Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32)

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) goes for a dunk but is blocked by Utah Jazz center/forward Al Jefferson (25)

Los Angeles Clippers forward Brian Cook (34) and Utah Jazz forward C.J. Miles (34) fight for a rebound

Utah Jazz guard Ronnie Price (17) drives the ball guarded by Los Angeles Clippers forward Ryan Gomes (15)

Utah Jazz center/forward Francisco Elson (16) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32)

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) drives the ball guarded by Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon (10)

Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) shoots the ball guarded by Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe (12)

Utah Jazz forward C.J. Miles (34) shoots the ball guarded by Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe (12)

Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) shoots a three point shot over Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon (10)

Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers forward Ryan Gomes (15)

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (center) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith (1)

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