UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers’ seven-game winning streak is over, but the Utah Jazz continue to win.
Trae Young dropped in 38 points and Kevin Huerter scored all 13 of his points in the final quarter to guide the Atlanta Hawks past the Clippers, 108-99.
De’Andre Hunter had 22 points for Atlanta, while Clint Capela collected 13 points and 19 rebounds. Young furnished 14 points in the third quarter.
The Clippers were without three starters. Leading scorers Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were ruled out due to health and safety protocols. Guard Patrick Beverley missed the game with right knee soreness.
Reggie Jackson led the Clippers with 20 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
The Jazz won their ninth in a row as Rudy Gobert had 18 points, 19 rebounds and four blocked shots in a 108-94 comeback over the Knicks. Utah trailed 15 in the first half and didn’t get ahead for good until a 20-3 run to start the fourth quarter.
Royce O’Neale scored 20 points, helping Utah overcome a quiet night for Donovan Mitchell. Mike Conley had 19 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
Mitchell finished with just nine points on 3 of 15 shooting.
In the NBA’s other game Tuesday, John Wall scored 24 points in his first game against his former team, leading the Rockets to a 107-88 romp over the Wizards. Victor Oladipo and Eric Gordon added 20 points apiece to help Houston get its third straight win.
