February 13th, 2017

Blake Griffin could not be stopped.  The Clippers star Power Forward led the way with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, as LA routed the Jazz 88-72.

The Clippers played some of the best defense they have all season.  The Jazz shot a season low 33 percent from the field, and just 20 percent from 3-point land.

DeAndre Jordan chipped in with 10 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks, while Austin Rivers added 15 points of his own.

LA has now won 9 straight games in Utah since 2012.  Griffin took control in the 3rd quarter, scoring 12 points, while beating up the Jazz inside and out.

Griffin knew it was all about the defense.  “I thought we just did a great job of giving them the shots that we wanted to give them, making them take tougher shots than they probably wanted,” he said.  I just liked our intensity to start. It was good from beginning to the end.”

Rudy Gobert had 10 points and 14 rebound for the Jazz, but Gordon Hayward was just 2-12 from the field, for 7 points on the night.  Hayward was hounded all night by Luc Richard Mbah a Moute.  George Hill was just 2-11 from the field as well.

The Clippers finished their five game trip with a 3-2 record, but have won their last three games.  They also moved a half game ahead of the Jazz for fourth place in the Western Conference.