The Clippers, who were looking to build upon a modest three-game winning streak couldn’t overcome the Jazz, who are surprising the league after trading away key assets during the offseason.
Not even the inspired play of guard John Wall, who came off the bench to score 12 points, the strong defensive play of Ivica Zubac or the solid shooting of Marcus Morris Sr., who finished with 18 points on 8-of-16 shooting. Terance Mann added 14 points and three rebounds in his fourth start of the season.
The Clippers took a 96-92 lead on a pair of free throws by George before the Jazz hit four foul shots to take a 98-96 lead with less than five minutes. Malik Beasley hit from the corner for a 101-96 Utah lead with 4:13 left.Lue started Mann in place of Luke Kennard, who didn’t play because of unexplained chest discomfort he experienced against San Antonio. It was just the latest adjustment Lue has had to make through the first 10 games.
“One night he’s playing a five, the next night he’s playing a three,” Lue said. When John sits out, he’s playing a backup point. So, I think he’s been doing a lot of thinking on the floor, and we just need to get him back to just playing hard and doing what he does.”
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