Terance Mann on Friday scored 19 points to lead eight players in double figures as the Los Angeles Clippers routed Utah 131-102, sending the Jazz to their 11th consecutive loss.
Kawhi Leonard sat out his third straight game with a sore right knee for the Clippers, but they never needed their superstar.
James Harden had his third triple-double of the season with 13 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds. Ivica Zubac had 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Paul George added 14 points as the Clippers swept a back-to-back after beating Denver 102-100 on Thursday.
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“We took care of business, we didn’t play around,” George said. “We just had force from the start of the game. We did a great job of just staying focused.”
It was the Clippers’ first time with eight players in double figures since May 16, 2021, against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Clippers’ Norman Powell hit his 150th three-pointer off the bench to set a Clippers franchise record. He finished with 18 points.
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“Just challenged our guys to have the right approach to start the game,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. “That’s what we talked about, validating our win from last night.”
The other Clippers players to score in double figures were Amir Coffey (11), Russell Westbrook (17) and Daniel Theis (11).
Additional reporting by staff writer
Elsewhere on Friday, it was:
‧ Bucks 111, Raptors 117
‧ Bulls 108, Knicks 100
‧ Celtics 101, Kings 100
‧ Grizzlies 108, Pistons 90
‧ Hornets 124, Magic 115
‧ Mavericks 108, Warriors 106
‧ Pacers 126, Thunder 112
‧ Pelicans 109, Spurs 111
‧ Rockets 104, Heat 116
‧ Suns 97, Timberwolves 87
‧ Wizards 102, Trail Blazers 108
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