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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The Los Angeles Clippers were looking to extend their winning run as they took on the Utah Jazz at the Crypto.com Arena. The Jazz has the best record in the West and they have been playing really well. They were expected to be a lottery team but instead, they are currently the number one seed. Despite this, the fans were going gaga as a five-time All-Star from the Clippers channeled his inner Stephen Curry.

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John Wall joined the Los Angeles Clippers after getting released from the Houston Rockets. A few years ago, he was one of the best players in the NBA. But injuries have been a major issue for him and has missed multiple seasons. But this year, Wall has been a great addition to the team as he slowly looks like his old self.

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Against the Jazz, Wall continued to impress, and he had a huge highlight at the end of the first quarter. With only seconds left on the clock, Wall got the ball up and he threw up a half-court heave. And he drained the shot right at the buzzer.

NBA fans going wild as Wall mimics Stephen Curry with a half-court shot

The NBA fans were going berserk as they saw John Wall drain the half-court buzzer-beater. Wall is not known to be a great three-point shooter, so this shot amazed the fans. Here are the best reactions:

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After making the shot, Wall pulled off the air guitar celebration. Fans would be hopeful he could continue this good form without any injury concerns.

Clippers continue winning streak

The Los Angeles Clippers continued their winning streak as they overcame a tough challenge from the Jazz. Norman Powell and Reggie Jackson combined for 57 points as the Clippers won 121-114. They had a huge lead in the first half and it looked like it was going to be a blowout.

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But the Utah Jazz pulled back in the third quarter and built a lead of their own. They held on to it for a long time in the fourth, but the Clippers pulled away in the end. Powell and Jackson came up big in the fourth quarter as the Clippers won their 11th game of the season.

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They now jump to the fourth spot in the West and are on a three-game winning streak. The Clippers will face the Golden State Warriors in their next match while the Jazz takes on the Detroit Pistons.