Los Angeles Clippers: 5 Takeaways As Clippers Force Game 7

Apr 28, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; LA Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and guard Raymond Felton (2) celebrate during a time out against the Utah Jazz in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /

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Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan and guard Raymond Felton celebrate during a time out against the Utah Jazz in Game 6. Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports. /

The Los Angeles Clippers went to Utah needing a Game 6 win to stay alive in the series. They managed to pull out a 98-93 victory. They will need to build on their successes with a do-or-die Game 7 ahead.

The Los Angeles Clippers appeared to be in dire straits prior to Game 6. After losing Blake Griffin to injury in Game 3, they dropped both Game 4 and Game 5. They needed a win on the road to keep their playoff run alive.

Instead of folding, however, the Clippers managed to put together a 98-93 victory over the Utah Jazz to tie the series at 3-3. After haunting the Clippers all series long with his heroics, Joe Johnson missed a late three-pointer that would have tied the game.

The series will conclude in a do-or-die Game 7 Sunday at Staples Center. While tonight’s game showed that home court does not guarantee a victory, the Clippers will at least have the advantage heading into the game.

Two years after coming back from down 3-2 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Clippers have a chance to close out another playoff series after being behind. With the second round in sight, here are five takeaways from Game 6 that will likely determine the outcome of the series.

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