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Consecutive blow-by layups from Saunders pulled the Utes with 14-12 after they had opened the game colder than the snow-covered grounds outside the arena, making only three of their first 14 shots.

Since newly acquired wing Norman Powell joined all-NBA defenders Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on the long-term injured list Feb. 12, the Clippers have allowed the NBA’s fewest points per 100 possessions, all while Batum has shadowed springy point guards such as Tyrese Maxey, giving them space to guard against blow-by drives, and also draped himself against towering centers.

It got worse — much worse — when Howard, whose team is struggling after a superb season a year ago, tried a blow-by handshake with Gard, pausing only long enough to pull down his mask and say, “I’ll remember this s---.”

He said after the game he injury limited “my blow-by speed.”

"It was really my blow-by speed," Young said.