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The end of the fifth game of the series in Utah was determined by the first half. The hosts, who demonstrated a hurricane attack, won until 47:27 after the first quarter.
Later, the Jazz took the initiative firmly in their hands and prevented the guests from leading the duel. The biggest difference between the teams was in the third half: 35 points.
Donovon Mitchell scored 30 points for the winners and Jordan Clarkson added 24 points. Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks stood out on the Grizzlies team, scoring 27 points each.
This time J. Valančiūnas did not collect the usual double. Lithuanian to Memphis in 28 minutes. he scored 18 points (6/9 of two points, 2/4 of three points), bounced 6 balls, made a fruitful pass, seized two balls, committed 4 errors and 4 fouls.
CALL UP. @JValanciunas | #NxtUpMemphis pic.twitter.com/ZpgKk0aGKO
– 🙅♂️- Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) June 3, 2021
JV was significantly outmatched by direct opponent Rudy Gobert. The Frenchman scored 23 points and bounced 15 balls.
J. Valančiūnas, who played the best career of his season, averaged 17.1 points during the regular season, bounced 12.5 balls and had 1.8 assists.
In the playoff series with the Jazz, he averaged 15 points in a game, grabbed 9.8 balls and had 2.6 assists.
„Jazz“:Donovan Mitchell 30, Jordan Clarkson 24, Rudy Gobert 23 (Rev. 15), Boyan Bogdanovich and Royce O’Neal after 17.
„Grizzlies“: Ja Morantas 27, Dillon Brooks 27, Jonas Valančiūnas 18, Jaren Jackson Jr. 15.
In this series, the Grizzlies won only their first game in Utah, but when injury-provoked leader Donovan Mitchell joined the Utah team, the Jazz marched confidently to victory, winning the series 4-1.
The winners of the Western Conference will face the winner of the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the playoffs.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards at home 129: 112 at home in Game 5 of the series on Wednesday, winning the series 4-1.
In addition to injured star Joel Embiido, the Philadelphia team was boosted by Seth Curry, who improved his career performance record. You have 30 points on your account.
Tobias Harris added 28 points and Ben Simmons added a triple-double: 19 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
Bradley Beal scored 32 points for the Wizards, Russell Westbrook for 24 (8 res. 10 res.), And Rui Hachimura for 21.
In the next round of the playoffs, the 76ers will face the Atlanta Hawks, who beat the local Knicks 103: 89 in New York on Wednesday and won the series 4-1.
The winners were driven by Trae Young, who scored 18 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter. Julius Randle scored 23 points for the New York team.
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