INGLEWOOD, Calif. \u2014 The Utah Jazz fought the good fight but came up just short against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Without Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George, the Jazz kept it close against the fully-loaded Clippers through the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n
If it weren\u2019t for a fourth-quarter explosion from Kawhi Leonard, who finished with 45 points, Utah would\u2019ve stayed within single digits.<\/p>\n
Instead, following the 118-101 loss, the Jazz will head up to the Bay Area to take on the Golden State Warriors later this week.<\/p>\n
Pregame<\/p>\n
big city, bright lights, fire fits \ud83d\udd25#TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/mpPdBdSxy7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n locked in and unbothered \ud83d\udd12\ud83e\uddd8\u200d\u2642\ufe0f#TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/SDNDoPMZ6U<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Zay \ud83e\udea9 \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n First Quarter<\/p>\n The Jazz start 0\/4 from the floor, and the Clippers take advantage with an 11-0 lead after the first three minutes.<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Jazz are missing four starters, they\u2019re 0-4 from the floor, Taylor Hendricks has 3 fouls in 3 minutes, and they trail the Clippers 11-0.<\/p>\n Otherwise, everything is going swimmingly.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n With no Keyonte or Lauri, who do you look at as the No. 1 guy on offense?<\/p>\n Collier? Flip? Brice?<\/p>\n The answer is probably just whoever steps up early.<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n This game is the third time this season the Jazz have allowed 15+ points before scoring themselves.<\/p>\n On cue, Cody Williams gets a dunk to make it 16-2.<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n first bucket of \u201926 is a Cody \ud835\udddd\ud835\uddd4\ud835\udde0 \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/IPALg3R7FU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n This is the third time this season the Jazz have trailed 16-0 to open a game.<\/p>\n They also did it against the Knicks on December 5, and against the Nuggets on December 22.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Oscar Tshiebwe minutes!<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n the Brice is always right \ud83d\udcb0 pic.twitter.com\/twigHdIdhI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f AND ONEEE! pic.twitter.com\/yveFj02xr0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n After one, the @utahjazz<\/a> trail the @LAClippers<\/a> 31-17.<\/p>\n Jazz fell behind 16-0, but closed the quarter on a 17-15 run. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gmxLpFPucA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Second Quarter<\/p>\n Big O\u2019s on the board!<\/p>\n First game and first bucket in a Jazz uniform this season \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/C9Z6P2MvNK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Cody to the rack with \ud835\ude22\ud835\ude36\ud835\ude35\ud835\ude29\ud835\ude30\ud835\ude33\ud835\ude2a\ud835\ude35\ud835\ude3a \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n (that\u2019s an 18-4 run for us btw \ud83d\udc40) pic.twitter.com\/RQ3gEMR7Df<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Cody Williams has so much more success when he makes quick decisions with the ball in his hands.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The @utahjazz<\/a> continue to chip away at the @LAClippers<\/a> lead.<\/p>\n They trail 40-30 with 6:44 left in the half. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Oa2SqecXYB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Kyle Filipowski has struggled here early.<\/p>\n 0\/6 from the field with two turnovers.<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n you know what they say, slow motion\u2019s better than no motion \ud83d\ude0f pic.twitter.com\/hhF7dxQaFs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n get in your bag then, big fella! \ud83e\udd29 pic.twitter.com\/oISrVWw42t<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n right spot, right time \ud83e\udd1d pic.twitter.com\/IuODO2qERj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Cody\u2019s 12 points in the first half marks a new career-high for points in a half for him \ud83d\udc4f#TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Rlm0FRITbK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n I truly think a career game for Cody Williams could do wonders for his confidence and production going forward.<\/p>\n He has 12 points on 4\/7 shooting at halfitme.<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Kyle at the half:<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfb7 16 POINTS (season-high!) \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n At the half, the @utahjazz<\/a> trail the @laclippers<\/a> 53-50.<\/p>\n Jazz were down as many as 21, but Kyle Anderson and Cody Williams combined for 28 points to get the Jazz back into this game. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3rYFiLKsHq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n the work continues after the break \ud83d\udcbc pic.twitter.com\/EHEqbqzx7L<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Third Quarter<\/p>\n cuttin\u2019 and dunkin\u2019 \ud83d\udd25#TakeNote<\/a> | @tayxhendricks<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/afDdRUs6Go<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n a corner t\u0336h\u0336r\u0336e\u0336e\u0336 SVI, to tie it up! \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 pic.twitter.com\/OzqkAqAweW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n nothin\u2019 wrong with a little friendly bounce in enemy territory \ud83d\ude01 pic.twitter.com\/Y2PElrnlSn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n LA traffic\u2019s no problem for Brice \ud83d\ude97 pic.twitter.com\/2LaATz6aIB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n it\u2019s Brice vs everybody\u2026 and we\u2019re taking Brice \ud83e\udd76\ud83e\uddca\u2744\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/VhZRJiZJRD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Through three, the @utahjazz<\/a> trail the @LAClippers<\/a> 82-81.<\/p>\n Cody Williams has a career-high 15 points, while Brice Sensabaugh is up to 16. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hU3UExXgd6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n it\u2019s a \ud835\ude57\ud835\ude6a\ud835\ude58\ud835\ude60\ud835\ude61\ud835\ude5a \ud835\ude6a\ud835\ude65 night in LA! pic.twitter.com\/BtqQdiT3Fr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Fourth Quarter<\/p>\n Flippin\u2019 out over tough buckets \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/VKvQ6n1HSo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n let. Cody. \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc0a \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n he\u2019s up to 18 now, a career-high! \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/wWLVSeq67a<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Cody got his claw all over that \ud83d\ude31 pic.twitter.com\/XY8rYERzk4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n three straight buckets of \ud835\ude71\ud835\ude84\ud835\ude7b\ud835\ude7b\ud835\ude88 \ud835\ude71\ud835\ude70\ud835\ude7b\ud835\ude7b from Zay \ud83d\ude08 pic.twitter.com\/hqpUGZYRmb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Kawhi Leonard is giving me 2019 flashbacks.<\/p>\n \u2014 Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The @utahjazz<\/a> fall to the @laclippers<\/a> 118-101.<\/p>\n Kyle Anderson scores a season-high 22 points to lead the Jazz off the bench. #TakeNote<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/UWK1cDbmcU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n fought hard but came up short. pic.twitter.com\/AgBWPufhct<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Follow the Utah Jazz with KSL Sports<\/p>\n All Jazz games will be broadcast live on the KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM\/1280 AM). Occasionally, KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM \/ 1160 AM) will also pick up games.<\/p>\n Utah Jazz fans can watch the team\u2019s games next season for free over the air on KJZZ TV and can stream the games through a paid streaming-based platform on the team\u2019s website. KJZZ is currently broadcast on channel 14.1.<\/p>\n Find all of our Utah Jazz coverage here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on\u00a0<\/a>97.5 The KSL Sports Zone<\/a>. Find Ben on Twitter at\u00a0<\/a>@BensHoops,<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram\u00a0<\/a>@BensHoops,<\/a>\u00a0or on\u00a0BlueSky<\/a>.\u00a0
Brice \ud83d\udd7a
Svi \ud83c\udfb7
Taylor \ud83c\udf89
Kyle \ud83e\udd73#StartingLineup<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0PCZPafRNz<\/a><\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfb7 8 REBOUNDS (season-high!)
\ud83c\udfb7 7\/8 FG (87.5%)#TakeNote<\/a> | @KyleAnderson5<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/UAXSwH3cGU<\/a><\/p>\n
\nChandler Holt is a co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast<\/a>, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer for KSLSports.com<\/a>. Follow Chandler on X<\/a> for Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.
\nTake us with you, wherever you go.<\/p>\n