Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, right, tries to drive by Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. Mark J. Terrill, AP
Brandon Judd
By Brandon Judd

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz owned the fourth quarter and battled back from as many as 13 points down to earn an impressive 120-107 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center on Saturday night.

The victory gives Utah two wins over the Clippers in their three matchups so far this season.

Here are three key takeaways that defined the game:

  • Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson had an overall better night than Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Mitchell scored a game-high 30 points on 56.5% shooting and added nine assists and seven rebounds, while Clarkson put up 19 points, four rebounds and two assists in his second game with Utah. Leonard scored 19 points while shooting 25% from the from field and added six assists, four rebounds and two steals, while George had 20 points, 10 rebounds and two assists.
  • The Jazz held a slim 109-107 lead with 3:35 to play but ended the game on an 11-0 run while holding the Clippers to 20% shooting (4 of 20) in the final quarter. Los Angeles had a sizable edge from the free-throw line, making 25 of 27, while the Jazz hit 13 of 17 from the free-throw line. Utah, however, outshot the Clippers 52.3% to 36.8% from the field.
  • Both teams entered the game allowing opponents to shoot 34% from 3-point range. The Jazz outshot the Clippers from the 3, making 17 of 35 from deep, including six 3-pointers during a third quarter in which Utah built a 10-point lead. Los Angeles, meanwhile, made 12 of 40 from 3-point range. A 3-pointer from Bojan Bogdanovic late in the game made it 114-107.
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, front left, shoots as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, behind Leonard, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson gestures after scoring during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 120-107. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George, left, shoots as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, right, tries to drive by Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, left, shoots as Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) shoots as Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, left, and guard Patrick Beverley defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac celebrates during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, center, gestures after scoring during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 120-107. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell goes up for a dunk as Los Angeles Clippers forward JaMychal Green defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 120-107. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 120-107. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers yells to referees during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 120-107. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, defends against Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 120-107. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, shoots as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 120-107. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George, left, shoots as Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 120-107. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Actor Martin Lawrence watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Utah Jazz on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George drives toward the basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Jazz won 120-107. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill, AP

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