SALT LAKE CITY — The most recent school shooting in Wisconsin has highlighted the concerns shared by teachers in Salt Lake City just over a week ago when they protested in a bid for more security.

During that protest outside West High School on Dec. 6, the teachers unfurled a banner that said “We protect us because no one else will.” Following the event, the teachers claimed they constantly face issues like fights, along with a student being shot in the parking lot last month.

The Salt Lake City school board recently voted not to renew a contract that staffed weapon detectors at the school, which the teachers said were a huge help for security.

Local Utah law enforcement officials said days like today, following yet another school shooting, renew a passion for school safety.

“Whenever we see something like this, it definitely makes us a little bit more aware, more heightened level of security, and so we’re making sure we’re communicating, making sure, things are in place where they should be in place and that we’re monitoring different things to perhaps prevent it from ever happening here for people concerned,” explained Sgt. Jeff Kendrick with the Davis County Sheriff’s Office.

Kendrick suggests students and parents use the SafeUT app to report a crisis and prevent school violence in the future.

The Utah Jazz are back on the road Monday night, as they’ll be facing off against the Los Angeles Clippers for what will be the second time this season.

The first time the Jazz faced off against this team, it ended in the hands of the Clippers, as they took down Utah on November 17th, 105-116. Now, the Jazz will be back in Los Angeles to get their season series even at 1-1.

Utah has been on the wrong end of things for their previous two outings, losing to both the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns in their last two, and are projected underdogs on Monday as they’ve been for the entire season. However, a win on Monday for the Jazz would be a great stepping stone into their extensive five-game road trip that looms this week and next.

As for the Clippers, they could also make great use of this win. They currently stand on a three-game losing streak, and will be on a three-game road trip following their matchup with the Jazz. Being the current 9th-place team in the West and clawing for their shot in the playoffs, a win on Monday would be a great step forward for the coming week, as well as their end goal this season.

With that, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Jazz’s second meeting against the Clippers this season.

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The NBA consolation games continue for the Utah Jazz (5-19). The participation prize? The Jazz are about to play their second game in 8 days, as they travel to the City of Angels to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (14-12).

The Jazz were ran out of the building in the last matchup between these two teams, but now they return with some firepower. The Jazz and Suns tied the NBA record for a combined 44 three-pointers in the loss at the Delta Center — 22 of them coming from Utah’s end. NBA teams were 78-5 all-time when making at least 20 threes and shooting at least 56% from deep. Utah’s latest loss has now made it 78-6.

It’s been a rough spot for the LA Clippers. They’ve lost their last 3 games at the hands of the Wolves, Rockets and Nuggets. They’ve been shorthanded throughout this stretch and will continue to be tonight without Terance Mann or Derrick Jones Jr. The Clippers are shooting just 41.5% from the field and just 31.3% from beyond the arc. With their struggles on the offensive side of the court, this game could decided by just a few lucky or unlucky possessions.

Injury Report

Jazz:

QUESTIONABLE – Jordan Clarkson (left plantar fasciitis)

OUT – Svi Mykhailiuk (left groin strain), Taylor Hendricks (right fibula fracture)

Clippers:

OUT – Kawhi Leonard (right knee injury recovery), Terance Mann (left middle finger fracture), Derrick Jones Jr (right hamstring injury), Kobe Brown (back injury management), P.J. Tucker (not with team), Cam Christie (G League), Trentyn Flowers (G-League)

How to Watch:

Who: Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers

When: December 16th, 8:30PM Mountain Time

Where: Intuit Dome, Los Angeles

Watch: Jazz+, KJZZ

Cody Williams has a chance at redemption

Spending the last seven games with the Salt Lake City Stars, Cody Williams is back with the team after being recalled.

The 10th overall pick averaged 13.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals on 30/22/68 shooting splits in his time in the G League. These aren’t the most glamorous numbers, but Williams likely played his best game as a pro the last time he was against the Clippers.

He recorded 8 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 stocks on 60% from the field while making the correct defensive rotations and converting his open shots. 1 game later, Williams was sent down to the G League team so he could have a chance to put up more shots. If Williams could be somewhat productive after this new wave of confidence, the Colorado alumni might be able to work himself right back into the Jazz rotation.

What can Keyonte learn from the league’s former premier scorer?

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Jazz fans know this man all too well. He’s kicked this franchise in the backside for two consecutive playoff runs during the Donovan Mitchell/Rudy Gobert era. James Harden may not be the glory that he was back in 2018-19, but he’s managed to command the Clippers to a 14-12 record without Kawhi Leonard.

This season he’s averaged 21.4 points, 8.4 assists and 6.7 boards, shooting 38.0% from the field and 33.8% from deep. Poetically, he also became second on the all-time threes list the last time these two teams faced at Intuit Dome.

Keyonte George is setting himself up to be a Harden disciple. Well — not in the sense of dropping 40+ points on a nightly basis, but for how he accounts for the team’s scoring load. When Markkanen struggles, Keyonte has set himself up to be second-in-command for putting the ball in the basket. His combination of drives and three-point looks give him a delightful combo that results in unassisted buckets.

There’s still room for improvement — improving his shot selection could elevate his efficiency, and lowering his assist/turnover ratio. As he continues to refine his skills and find his rhythm, Jazz fans optimistic about George’s contributions to games in the future.