Mike Conley blocked a Ja Morant floater, then countered with a 3-pointer in a late run that allowed the top-seeded Utah Jazz to hold off the host Memphis Grizzlies 120-113 on Monday night in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
A third straight win gives Utah a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series and creates an opportunity for the Jazz to advance to the semifinals with a home win on Wednesday.
Down most of the way but just 110-106 after a Rudy Gobert free throw with 3:57 remaining, Morant attempted to cut the deficit in half with a short shot under heavy pressure from Conley.
Mitchell, Clarkson power @utahjazz to 3-1 lead!
🎷 @spidadmitchell: 30 PTS
🎷 @JordanClarksons: 24 PTSGAME 5 ⤵️ #NBAPlayoffs
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