James Harden had 16 points (10 in the second quarter) and 10 assists, and the LA Clippers opened the third quarter with a 20-7 run to beat the Utah Jazz 115-103.
The Jazz led 54-53 when Kris Dunn’s driving dunk put the Clippers ahead for good with 11:13 left in the third quarter. He scored 9 points as they pulled away to a 73-61 lead with 6:00 left in the quarter, and they led by as many as 21 in the fourth quarter.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points (11 in the second quarter), and Dunn added 14 points and 5 steals.
For the Jazz, Ace Bailey scored 20 points.
The Clippers shot 46.6% from the field and 39.1% from 3 to the Jazz’s 45.1% and 36.4%. They outscored the Jazz 23-9 off turnovers. The Jazz were outscored 16-2 in 4 minutes with Love, Markkanen, Hendricks, Clayton and Bailey on the floor together.