Clippers Secure OT Win Against Jazz With Standout Performances From Powell, Harden, and Simmons

Norman Powell scores a season-high 41 points, James Harden logs 49 minutes with a double-double, and Ben Simmons impresses in his Clippers debut.

Norman Powell led the Los Angeles Clippers with a season-high 41 points, including nine in overtime, to secure a 120-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
James Harden contributed 32 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, playing 49 minutes after lobbying coach Tyronn Lue to keep him on the court for the must-win game.
Ben Simmons debuted for the Clippers with 12 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals in 27 minutes off the bench, earning praise from head coach Tyronn Lue for his basketball IQ and aggressive play.
The Clippers overcame a 20-point deficit, outscoring the Jazz 22-13 in the fourth quarter before dominating in overtime to extend their winning streak to three games heading into the All-Star break.
Utah Jazz rookie Kyle Filipowski recorded a career-high 20 points and 10 rebounds, but the team’s 26 turnovers proved costly in the tightly contested matchup.