The Los Angeles Clippers face the Utah Jazz tonight at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, in a season opener that pits veteran depth against young upside.
Los Angeles enters with a deep, experienced roster built to contend — featuring stars like Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, alongside newly added Bradley Beal — and will aim to set its identity early.
The Clippers are coming off a 50–32 season that ended in a grueling seven-game first-round loss to the Denver Nuggets, a series that exposed both their resilience and limitations. Leonard’s 39-point explosion in Game 2 reminded everyone of their ceiling, but the Game 7 defeat underscored how much they still need perimeter shot creation and scoring depth.
That’s where Beal’s arrival changes things. The three-time All-Star brings efficient off-ball movement and proven scoring from all three levels, giving Los Angeles a more balanced attack next to Leonard and Harden. With Beal and veteran additions like Chris Paul, the Clippers look sharper, deeper, and more versatile heading into 2025–26 — determined to start the season as one of the West’s true contenders.
Utah, meanwhile, continues to rebuild with youth. The Jazz’s average roster age is among the youngest in the league, and they’re banking on internal growth from players like Keyonte George and No. 3 overall pick Ace Bailey, while still navigating the return timelines of Georges Niang and Taylor Hendricks.
Bailey impressed in the preseason, scoring over 22 points in two of his three appearances, showcasing explosive athleticism and efficient shot-making that validated his top-three draft selection. His integration alongside All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen, the team’s offensive anchor, will define Utah’s early progress.
But the former Rutgers star has been dealing with flu-like symptoms and could be limited tonight, but his emergence remains one of the most promising storylines of the Jazz’s youth movement.
Predictions
The Clippers’ experience and added firepower from Beal should carry them to a healthy, double-digit win. Utah’s youth may flash, but Los Angeles controls this one.
Prediction: Clippers 120, Jazz 106
Injury Report
Los Angeles Clippers
Jordan Miller — Out
Utah Jazz
Isaiah Collier — Out
Georges Niang — Out
How to Watch Clippers vs. Jazz
Tip-off for tonight’s Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz game is set for 9:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Mountain / 6:00 PM Pacific at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The game airs live locally on KJZZ-TV, Jazz+, and FanDuel Sports Network SoCal.
Fans in Southern California without a FanDuel Sports Network subscription can purchase one on Amazon here.
Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass for free on Amazon Prime Video with a 7-day free trial here.
Amazon also offers a discounted subscription that starts at $12.74 for the first two months (then $16.99/month). The subscription also includes access to NBA TV.
Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM Eastern / 7:00 PM Mountain / 6:00 PM Pacific
Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
TV: KJZZ-TV, Jazz+, FanDuel Sports Network SoCal
Streaming: NBA League Pass (out-of-market)