The LA Clippers officially kicked off their season with their highly anticipated opener against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, the game essentially ended after one quarter of play.

Despite saying they felt ready for the start of the season in their two practice days Monday and Tuesday, the Clippers came out and got smoked by the Jazz.

The Clippers trailed the Jazz 19-9 within five minutes of tipoff and proceeded to allow a 23-5 run shortly after that to trail 43-19 after one quarter of play. Expand Tweet

LA recorded nine turnovers in the opening period, including on four consecutive plays as the Jazz piled on the points.

Things didn't get much better after that, with the Jazz outscoring the Clippers 35-28 in the second quarter to lead 78-47 at halftime.

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