That 25 pt lead evaporated because shots started falling for the Clippers and the Jazz tightened up. Everyone was trying to stop the bleeding by hitting a big three and it led to a lot of missed shots that smacked of desperation.

If, instead, the Jazz had a guy they could always count on for 2, it would help them weather the storm a lot better. IDK if Rudy can be that guy, but it would sure be nice if he could.