The Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 107-105 in Utah on Wednesday night. Three ClipperBlog writers breakdown and evaluate what happened.

1. The Clippers looked ___ without Caron Butler?

Jovan Buha, ClipperBlog: Vulnerable. Without Butler, the Clippers lack another small forward. Gomes is more effective and efficient as a small ball four, and has proven he isn’t reliable as a three-man. Who else can play the position? Travis Leslie? Chauncey Billups? Everyone focuses on their lack of a true back-up center (or a second offensive big man), but the small forward position is just as weak.   More...

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Los Angeles Clippers at Utah Jazz

7:30 p.m.

ESPN

KFWB 980 AM

For the Clippers, the challenge of beating two of the best in the West in consecutive games pales in comparison to winning against the Jazz on the road.  We’ll preview the matchup as they try to avoid their 43rd loss in 44 trips to Utah.
1. What did we learn from the Clips’ 29-point loss at Utah a couple of weeks ago?  More...