Who Will Come Out on Top: Clippers vs. Jazz?

Clippers Tie Series with Jazz in Game 5

Five Takeaways from the Game

Visit ESPN for LA Clippers live scores, video highlights, and the latest news. In NBA history, teams breaking a 2-2 tie in Game 5 of a best-of-seven series have gone on to take the whole thing more than 80% of the time. Here are five takeaways from the Clippers' Game 5 victory:

1. Kawhi Leonard was unstoppable. Leonard led the Clippers with 45 points, 18 rebounds, and 6 assists. He was efficient from the field, shooting 18-for-25. 2. The Clippers' bench provided a spark. Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell combined for 33 points off the bench. They helped the Clippers build a lead in the third quarter that they never relinquished. 3. The Jazz struggled from three-point range. The Jazz shot just 25% from three-point range, well below their average of 36.4%. They were unable to keep up with the Clippers' hot shooting from behind the arc. 4. The Clippers' defense was stifling. The Clippers held the Jazz to just 40.2% shooting from the field. They also forced 14 turnovers. 5. The series is now tied 2-2. The series is now even, and the Clippers have the momentum. Game 6 will be played on Thursday in Los Angeles.