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The Utah Jazz dominated the Los Angeles Clippers 129–108 on October 22 at Delta Center, with Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen leading the way at 22 and 20 points respectively. Utah's offensive efficiency proved decisive, shooting 55.2 percent from the field and connecting on 17 three-pointers while maintaining a 136.1 offensive rating against the Clippers' 111.1. The Jazz controlled the game early, outscoring Los Angeles 43–19 in the first quarter, and never relinquished their advantage despite a third-quarter surge from the visitors. Clippers center Ivica Zubac managed 19 points and James Harden added 15, but Los Angeles struggled with a 44.3 field-goal percentage and committed 15 turnovers to Utah's 12. Utah's defense held firm throughout, limiting the Clippers to just 28 assists and forcing eight steals. The 21-point margin underscores Utah's depth and ball movement—38 assists to Los Angeles's 28—establishing early-season momentum for the Jazz in the Western Conference.
