5 Reasons why LA Clippers won 119-111 against Utah Jazz in Game 5 of Western Conference Semifinals | 2021 NBA Playoffs

#3 Marcus Morris continues the good work for the LA Clippers

Marcus Morris shoots a contested mid-range jumper

Marcus Morris was huge on both ends of the court for the LA Clippers once again. Morris regained his shooting touch in Game 4 after struggling in the first three matchups of the series. He scored 24 on Monday and did one better tonight by racking up 25 points on 10-of-16 shooting.

Most of Morris' points came during crucial junctures of the game. He scored 10 points in the first quarter to help the LA Clippers stay within reach of the Utah Jazz. He then dropped 12 points in the third quarter to give his side a monumental lead heading into the fourth.

#4 Utah Jazz dry up from downtown in the second half

Bojan Bogdanovic

The majority of the Utah Jazz's scoring came from beyond the arc today. Bojan Bogdanovic was literally unstoppable in the first quarter as he made each of his first six attempts from downtown. Jordan Clarkson joined the party soon after and the Jazz bucketed 10 three-pointers in the first period.

Bojan Bogdanovic came out on fire 😮⁰⁰He hit six 3-pointers and is up to 18 PTS after the 1Q pic.twitter.com/NWhPleqVmx

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) June 17, 2021

Even though they weren't as hot from downtown in the second quarter, the Utah Jazz still made another seven three-pointers. They went a total 17-of-30 from range in the first half. That's when the LA Clippers made the needed adjustments and started closing out the Utah Jazz shooters better after the break.

This resulted in a complete offensive breakdown for Donovan Mitchell and Co., who went 0-of-10 from deep in the third quarter. They eventually started hurling airballs and finished just 3-of-24 from three-point range in the second half.

#5 Reggie Jackson closes the game for the LA Clippers

Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson has had a few good outings in the 2021 playoffs, but he had a forgettable showing in Game 4 against the Utah Jazz. Jackson bounced back by turning up down the stretch tonight.

Paul George was undoubtedly the best player for the LA Clippers tonight but he struggled to score in the first few minutes of the fourth quarter. He deferred the ball to Reggie Jackson a lot and the point guard obliged.

Reggie Jackson had Gobert on an island 😨 pic.twitter.com/yoE8U4s9L8

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 17, 2021

Jackson scored a contested mid-ranger, two three-pointers and a layup to effectively close out the game for the LA Clippers. He scored 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting tonight, 12 of which came in the fourth quarter. Jackson also had two steals.

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