LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz NBA Playoff Series

Clippers Overcome Jazz in Game 7 to Advance to Second Round

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 131-119 in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday night, advancing to the second round where they will face the Phoenix Suns.

After trailing by as many as 25 points in the first half, the Clippers rallied to take the lead in the third quarter and never looked back.

Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers with 28 points, while Paul George added 27 points and Reggie Jackson contributed 22 points off the bench.

Jazz's Season Ends in Disappointment

The Jazz's season ended in disappointment, as they were unable to overcome the Clippers' late-game surge.

Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz with 30 points, while Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 17 rebounds.

The Jazz were the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but they were unable to get past the Clippers in the first round.

Clippers Advance to Second Round

The Clippers will now face the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the playoffs.

The Suns are the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, and they will be a tough test for the Clippers.

The Clippers will need to play their best basketball if they want to advance to the Western Conference Finals.

Key Stats

• Clippers shot 50.6% from the field, while the Jazz shot 43.7%.
• Clippers outrebounded the Jazz 52-36.
• Clippers had 27 assists, while the Jazz had 19.

Key Takeaways

• The Clippers showed great resilience in coming back from a 25-point deficit.
• The Jazz were unable to sustain their early lead.
• The Clippers will be a tough matchup for the Suns in the second round.

Looking Ahead

The Clippers will now travel to Phoenix to face the Suns in Game 1 of the second round on Tuesday night.

The Jazz will have a long offseason to reflect on their disappointing end to the season.

The Clippers are now one step closer to their goal of reaching the NBA Finals.