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Clippers stumble in season opener, blown out by Jazz 129-108

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season tipped off in disastrous fashion, suffering a 129-108 road loss to the Utah Jazz on October 22, 2025. Despite a roster with high aspirations and several new additions, the team fell into an early hole and was never able to recover.

 

A Forgettable Start in Salt Lake City

The Clippers’ offensive struggles were evident from the opening tip. They were quickly overwhelmed by the Jazz’s energetic play on both ends of the court, falling behind 43-19 in a lopsided first quarter. The Jazz’s crisp ball movement led to easy buckets, while the Clippers’ offense looked confused and disjointed. The deficit ballooned to 31 points by halftime, and the Clippers never got within striking distance for the rest of the game.

Chemistry a Work in Progress

The rough start can likely be attributed to the team’s significant offseason roster changes. Several new faces made their Clippers debut, including Bradley Beal and Brook Lopez, and the team appeared to lack chemistry. The offense struggled to find a rhythm, and the defense was unable to contain the Jazz’s diverse attack.

Key player debuts and stat leaders
  • Bradley Beal made his Clippers debut but was limited by a minutes restriction, scoring five points.
  • Brook Lopez scored 15 points in his first game with the team.
  • Kawhi Leonard struggled to find his shot, finishing with just 10 points on 3-for-9 shooting.
  • Ivica Zubac led the Clippers in scoring with 19 points.
  • James Harden added 15 points and 11 assists.
Looking ahead
The Clippers will need to put this disappointing opening-night performance behind them quickly. The season is long, and building team chemistry will be a process. The team’s next opportunity to bounce back will be at home against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.
 
Article by: Bruno De Witt Zanotto
 

 

 
 
 
 

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