Chris Paul scored 18 points and extend the Los Angeles Clippers' winning streak to 10 with a 96-87 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.
Blake Griffin had 20 points, even though he never got into a comfortable flow.
Los Angeles had its lowest points total during the streak, but the Clippers won this time with defense, forcing 20 turnovers by the Jazz that led to 31 points.
Trey Burke had 18 points and Derrick Favors also scored 18, but the Jazz made only seven of 19 fourth-period shots and have dropped eight of nine contests.