Jazz hand Clippers 6th loss in 8 games

by The Associated Press
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LOS ANGELES - Gordon Hayward scored 14 of his season-high 33 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz beat the slumping Clippers 102-91 Wednesday night, snapping a 13-game losing streak against Los Angeles.

Derrick Favors added 22 points, Rodney Hood 13, and Rudy Gobert had 10 points and 11 rebounds as the Jazz topped 100 points for just the second time this season while ending a two-game losing streak.

Blake Griffin had 40 points - two off his career high - and 12 rebounds for the Clippers, who fell to 7-8 with their seventh loss in eight games. They had not been beaten by the Jazz since Jan. 17, 2012, their longest winning streak against any opponent in franchise history.

Chris Paul added 24 points and eight assists for L.A.

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