Utah are ahead in the Western Conference First Round 1-0 with a seesaw 99-89 victory over LA Clippers. "What a great game to have been a part of," said Utah star Robinson. "The momentum kept changing and neither team really had a chance to run away with the game. It just came down to having more in the tank at the end, and that was us."

LA Clippers coach Bob was less enthusiastic about the game. "We had our chances to win the game, but didn't convert them. I'm most bothered that it seemed like we faded down the stretch; I think we may need to spend a little more time working on conditioning in the future. Regardless, it was a great game. Robinson and [LA Clippers star] Patrick really put on a show for the fans."

Utah was led by Robinson (19 points, 5 boards, 4 assists), Cummings (26 points, 1 assists), Patton (17 points, 5 boards, 2 assists, a block). LA Clippers was led by Patrick (26 points, 2 assists, a block), Brown (19 points, 3 blocks), Reese (14 points, 0 assists, 2 blocks).

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