Utah Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson (00) and Kris Dunn (11) celebrate during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jordan Clarkson made a big shot to put Utah ahead and then came up with a key defensive stop to help the Jazz get a win. Clarkson made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 28 seconds left and then forced Kawhi Leonard into a tough missed shot on the other end as the Jazz beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-118 on Friday night. “He hit me with a bunch of moves — shot fakes and spins. I was happy I stayed down and didn’t bite for the fakes,” said Clarkson, who has had a reputation as a shooter but seldom draws rave reviews for his defensive prowess. Before that, Clarkson just wanted to get a shot for himself or Lauri Markkanen in a 2-for-1 possession situation. “Lauri popped out but couldn’t get a look … so I just took the shot with confidence and knocked it down,” said Clarkson, who had 13 points. Markkanen had 35 points and 12 rebounds and Kelly Olynyk