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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 118–101 on January 1, 2026, at Intuit Dome, with Kawhi Leonard's dominant 45-point performance anchoring a balanced offensive attack. James Harden added 20 points as the Clippers shot 44.9 percent from the field and made 16 three-pointers, controlling the pace throughout. Utah's Kyle Anderson and Brayden Sensabaugh each scored 20 points, but the Jazz struggled offensively, converting just 6 three-pointers despite shooting 46.2 percent overall. The decisive fourth quarter proved pivotal—Los Angeles outscored Utah 36–20 in the final frame, extending their defensive grip after a competitive first half. Utah committed 18 turnovers compared to the Clippers' 12, a turnover margin that underscored Los Angeles's superior ball security. The Clippers' offensive rating of 122.4 and defensive rating of 98.8 reflected their two-way dominance, while the game finished well under the Vegas total of 230.5 points. This victory demonstrates the Clippers' capacity to execute defensively in crucial moments and positions them favorably in the Western Conference standings.