Clippers Eliminate Jazz Behind 39 Points From Terance Mann

The Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 25 point deficit versus Utah behind a career high 39 points from Terance Mann to defeat the Jazz 131-119 in Game 6 of their NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff. The Clippers, who were down two games to none, won their fourth straight to win the series and eliminate the top seeded Jazz.

The Clippers were without the injured Kawhi Leonard, but Mann stepped up to fill the void. Veteran guard Paul George scored 28, and Reggie Jackson had a double double with 27 points and 10 assists. The Clippers entered the NBA in the 1970-71 season as the Buffalo Braves. The Braves moved to San Diego before the 1978-79 season, becoming the San Diego Clippers. The Clippers moved to Los Angeles for the 1984-85 season. This will be the first time the franchise has played in a conference final. The Clippers, the #4 seed in the West, will play the #2 Phoenix Suns for the Western Conference championship. The Clippers were 2-1 versus the Suns during the regular season.