The LA Clippers were hopeful to get their regular season off on the right foot Wednesday night, but that proved to be very difficult thanks to Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler .
LA fell to the Jazz in the season opener for both teams, 128-109.
Ivica Zubac led the way for the Clippers with 19 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in 27 minutes of play. James Harden added 15 points, two rebounds, and 11 assists for the Clippers, who never led in this game and trailed by 24 point after one quarter of play.
The Utah Jazz saw six players score in double-figures, with Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen, and Brice Sensabaugh reach recording at least 20 points.
Kessler led the Jazz in scoring, finishing with 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals, and four blocked shots while s