Clippers forward Spencer Hawes battles Jazz center Rudy Gobert in the second half Monday as Hawes returned to action after a nine-game absence. (Alex Gallardo / Associated Press)
Photos from a game between the Clippers and Utah Jazz at Staples Center on Dec. 29, 2014.
Clippers guards Chris Paul and Jamal Crawford defend against Jazz center Enes Kanter earlier this season. The Clippers defense has to improve in the second half of the season. (Paul Buck / EPA)
Clippers forward Blake Griffin pulls down a rebound between Jazz forward Trevor Booker and center Rudy Gobert (27). (Harry How / Getty Images)
Clippers forward Matt Barnes knocks the ball away from Jazz forward Gordon Hayward. (Harry How / Getty Images)
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Clippers guard J.J. Redick fouls Jazz forward Gordon Hayward. (Harry How / Getty Images)
Clippers forward Blake Griffin is called for a foul while trying to block a shot by Jazz forward Derrick Favors. (Harry How / Getty Images)
Clippers forward Blake Griffin tries to power his way past Jazz forward Derrick Favors in the first half. (Paul Buck / EPA)
Clippers guard J.J. Redick tries to split the defense of Jazz guard Trey Burke, left, and forward Derrick Favors in the first half Monday night. (Paul Buck / EPA)
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Clippers guard Jamal Crawford pulls up for a jump shot over Jazz center Rudy Gobert in the first half. (Paul Buck / EPA)
Clippers forward Blake Griffin catches a lob pass over Jazz forward Gordon Hayward in the first half. (Harry How / Getty Images)
Clippers point guard Chris Paul blocks a pass by Jazz guard Dante Exum in the first half. (Alex Gallardo / Associated Press)
Clippers forward Blake Griffin takes a shot as he’s fouled by Jazz forward Derrick Favors (partially hidden by Clippers center DeAndre Jordan) in the first half. (Harry How / Getty Images)