California franchise to dispute a conference decision for the first time in history
The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 131-119 and qualified for the western conference final for the first time in history. With the victory, the Clippers closed the series 4-2 and will now face the Phoenix Suns in a West decision.
About 17,000 people saw at the Staples Center, the Clippers take a 25-point disadvantage and stamp their passport to the final. Terance Mann, who is only in the second year of the NBA, replaced Kawhi Leonard, injured, in the starting lineup was the name of the game, with 39 points scored. It was the biggest amateur performance, a pleasant surprise for the franchise. Paulo George, with 28 points and Reggie Jackson, with 27, were also important for the victory. On the Jazz side, star Donovan Mitchell also had 39 points, but it wasn’t enough to avoid elimination.
Match highlights
Clippers
Terance Mann (39 points, 7 baskets out of three)
Paul George (28 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals)
Reggie Jackson (27 points, 10 assists)
Nicolas Batum (16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks, 4 three-pointers)
Jazz
Donovan Mitchell (39 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, 9 three-pointers)
Royce O’Neale (21 points, 10 rebounds, 4 goals out of three)
Jordan Clarkson (21 points, all in the second quarter)
Bojan Bogdanovic (14 points, 4 goals out of three)
Rudy Gobert (12 points, 10 rebounds, Utah -24 while on court)
