LA Clippers: Lob City returns to cruise pass Utah Jazz

The LA Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 99-91. It was the return of Lob City, along with aggressiveness that made the difference.

Summary

Blake Griffin and the LA Clippers took it to the Utah Jazz in a game that was a must win. Chris Paul chipped in 21 points and dropped 10 dimes to give the Clippers their first win of the series. DeAndre Jordan had 7 dunks on the way to 18 points and 15 rebounds.

The LA Clippers hit the Utah Jazz in the mouth fast by starting the game on an 11-3 run. DeAndre Jordan put on a show in the first quarter by running in transition and getting some easy buckets. Blake took his turn in the second quarter, scoring nine in the paint.

LA struck first and never trailed in the game. This was due to the Clippers’ bigs dominating the paint. Utah did not go down without a fight, however.The long ball kept them in the game. They hit 10 of 25 deep balls to keep the game close. Unfortunately, the Clips only shot 6 of 20.

Griffin getting to the basket was reminiscent of years past.  LA’s bigs attacked the rim and they attacked it often, scoring 39 more points in the paint than in Game 1.

With the Clippers leading by 6, (the closest the Jazz would get) Chris Paul and Blake Griffin hit some much-needed three’s to help seal the game and give the Jazz their first loss.

Now some keys that helped win the game for the Clippers.