Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz (Image via Getty)

The Utah Jazz will face the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday at Vivint Smart Home Arena to open their NBA regular season. After a rebuilding-focused campaign last year, Utah enters with questions about progress and direction. The Clippers, meanwhile, return with an experienced core and expectations to contend. This game offers an early look at how both teams might shape up in the months ahead.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz -When and where to watch the game

The first game of the 2025-26 NBA season between the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz would be held on Wednesday, October 22, at Delta Center. The matchup between the Clippers and the Jazz can be streamed on KJZZ, Jazz+, and FDSSC and also on Fubo.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz- Expected Lineup

Los Angeles Clippers

James HardenNorman PowellBen SimmonsIvica ZubacDerrick Jones Jr.

Utah Jazz

Lauri MarkkanenIsaiah CollierMicah PotterJohn CollinsAce Bailey

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz- Game Prediction

With Kawhi Leonard taking the centrestage in the NBA world for all the wrong reasons, uncertainty loomed over the Los Angeles Clippers a few weeks back. As the Clippers and Utah Jazz locking horns for their first game of the regular NBA season, fans are expected to witness some power packed action around the hoop. With a raw and young roster, the Utah Jazz is expected to take some time to show their real competency level, but Los Angeles Clippers are experienced and seasoned basketball stars, including Kawhi Leonard and James Harden are sitting at the centre of their roster. The Clippers, being the fourth best in the list according to their terrific performance in the 2025 NBA season, already have an extra edge over the young guards of Utah Jazz. Also Read: “Did no wrongdoing” – Kawhi Leonard finally breaks silence on cap allegations calling Los Angeles Clippers controversy nothing but “clickbait”