Game Details
The Utah Jazz (12-20) will face the Los Angeles Clippers (11-21) in a Western Conference matchup. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT).
It will take place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the home arena of the Clippers.
Television coverage includes KJZZ and Jazz+ for Jazz broadcasts, FDSSC for Clippers viewers, and NBA League Pass.
This is the first meeting between the teams this season.
Recent Team Forms
The Jazz are coming off a 119-129 loss to the Boston Celtics on December 31, 2025, marking their second straight defeat.
Over their last 10 games, Utah has gone 3-7, averaging 110.5 points per game while allowing 118.2. Their offense has been inconsistent, but they’ve shown rebounding strength in wins against teams like the Spurs and Grizzlies.
Recent results include a 37-point output in a low-scoring game against San Antonio on December 27, but higher-scoring efforts like 49 against Denver on December 22.
The Clippers snapped a skid with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons in their last outing.
In their last 10 games, Los Angeles is 4-6, scoring 112.3 points per game but conceding 115.7. They’ve relied on star scoring but have been plagued by defensive lapses and injuries.
Key recent games include a win against Memphis on November 29, but losses in several close contests.
| Team | Last 5 Games | Streak | PPG (Last 10) | Opp PPG (Last 10) |
| Utah Jazz | L-L-W-L-W | L2 | 110.5 | 118.2 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | W-L-L-W-L | W1 | 112.3 | 115.7 |
Injury Report
The Jazz are dealing with a lengthy injury list that could severely impact their depth.
Ace Bailey is out with a left hip flexor strain, Walker Kessler is out for the season following left shoulder surgery, Jusuf Nurkic is out (undisclosed), Kevin Love is out (undisclosed), and Georges Niang is out (undisclosed).
Lauri Markkanen is questionable with a knee issue, and Keyonte George is game-time decision due to illness.
The Clippers also face significant absences in their rotation.
Bradley Beal is out with a left hip fracture, Bojan Bogdanovic is out with left hip tightness (no timetable), and Ivica Zubac is out with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain until mid-January.
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Details |
| Utah Jazz | Ace Bailey | Out | Left Hip Flexor Strain |
| Utah Jazz | Walker Kessler | Out | Left Shoulder (Season-Ending Surgery) |
| Utah Jazz | Jusuf Nurkic | Out | Undisclosed |
| Utah Jazz | Kevin Love | Out | Undisclosed |
| Utah Jazz | Georges Niang | Out | Undisclosed |
| Utah Jazz | Lauri Markkanen | Questionable | Knee |
| Utah Jazz | Keyonte George | GTD | Illness |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Bradley Beal | Out | Left Hip Fracture |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Bojan Bogdanovic | Out | Left Hip Tightness |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Ivica Zubac | Out | Grade 2 Left Ankle Sprain (Mid-January Return) |
Key Player Matchups
Injuries will force both teams to rely on their available stars, setting up potential mismatches in the frontcourt and on the perimeter.
Lauri Markkanen (Jazz) vs. Kawhi Leonard (Clippers): If Markkanen plays (questionable, averaging ~28 PPG), his scoring (high volume from deep) will test Leonard’s defense (27.8 PPG, elite two-way play).
This could be a high-scoring duel, with the Jazz needing Markkanen’s rebounding (top team leader) against a depleted Clippers frontcourt.
Keyonte George (Jazz) vs. James Harden (Clippers): George (starting PG, solid assists) faces Harden (26.1 PPG, 35.6 MPG), where Utah’s young guard must contain Harden’s playmaking without turning over the ball.
Jazz Frontcourt vs. John Collins (Clippers): With multiple bigs out for Utah, they’ll need to contain Collins (key rebounder for LA), potentially giving the Clippers a rebounding edge (+4.5 per game overall).
The Clippers’ veteran stars give them a slight advantage in key duels, but Jazz youth could exploit if Markkanen suits up.
Series History
The Jazz lead the all-time regular-season series against the Clippers 117-89 in 206 games.
At Intuit Dome (and previous Clippers venues), Utah has a strong road record in the matchup. Recently, the Jazz are 4-6 in their last 10 games against Los Angeles, including a 129-108 win on October 22, 2025.
The Clippers have won 4 of the last 6 home games in the series, often in close contests like 116-120 on February 13, 2025.
Betting Trends
Los Angeles has covered the spread in 53.3% of home games (8-7 ATS), while hitting the over in 53.3% of home contests.
The Jazz are 4-9 ATS on the road as underdogs this season. In head-to-head trends, the over has hit in 6 of the last 10 meetings, but recent games have trended under due to defensive play and injuries.
Game Odds
Utah Jazz 233.5
Los Angeles Clippers – 12.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, December 31, 2025
