​LAS VEGAS — Keaton Wagler did not allow one difficult night to become two.Three days after struggling in his Las Vegas Summer League debut, the Clippers’ first-round pick delivered his first breakout performance as a professional Sunday night.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWagler scored a team-high 23 points and helped Los Angeles pull away for a 104-82 victory over the Utah Jazz at Thomas & Mack Center.The fifth overall pick shot 6-for-16 from the field, made four of his seven 3-point attempts and added four assists, one rebound and one steal in 28 minutes.That was a significant response after Wagler finished with seven points on 1-for-7 shooting in Thursday’s loss to Sacramento.Wagler did not need to dominate the ball to influence the game.He played with more decisiveness than he showed in his debut, taking open shots without hesitation while also creating opportunities for teammates when Utah’s defense shifted toward him.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHis perimeter shooting helped ignite the decisive stretch of the game.Utah held a 44-40 lead early in the third quarter before the Clippers closed the period on a 42-12 run. Los Angeles eventually led by as many as 28 and outscored the Jazz 64-44 in the second half.The sequence provided the clearest glimpse yet of why the Clippers selected Wagler so early in the draft.At 6-foot-6, he can shoot over smaller guards, operate as a secondary playmaker and attack defenses that close too aggressively against his jumper.“Wagler’s a highly skilled guy,” analyst Stan Van Gundy said during the broadcast. “He can shoot; he can pass. He’s just going to have to get stronger.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat final point will remain part of Wagler’s development. Summer League defenders have already tested him with physical pressure, particularly during his debut against Sacramento.His response against Utah, however, showed an ability to adjust quickly rather than retreat from that contact.Wagler’s performance led the way, but the Clippers’ first Summer League win was also their most complete team effort.Los Angeles outrebounded Utah 49-43, held a 21-8 advantage in second-chance points and outscored the Jazz 23-8 off turnovers.The Clippers’ pressure created transition opportunities and prevented Utah from settling into its half-court offense during the decisive third-quarter run.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBaba Miller continued his productive summer with 15 points and five rebounds.The 6-foot-11 forward showed his versatility by operating on the perimeter, defending multiple positions and making two 3-pointers.Nick Martinelli supplied 14 points and six rebounds off the bench, while the Clippers made 15 3-pointers as a team.Darryn Peterson gave Utah its primary source of offense, matching Wagler with 23 points and adding five assists.The matchup placed two of the first five selections in the 2026 draft against each other, but the Clippers’ dep