While the usual suspects put up their numbers for Utah Jazz, Mike Conley was the real hero for the Jazz in Game.
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After a shocking Game 1 loss at home, the Utah Jazz have bounced back to win three straight games over the Memphis Grizzlies and take a 3-1 lead in their first round series. Game 4 on Monday night followed a similar pattern to the last two games, as the Jazz led for the most of the night, but had to hold off a furious Grizzlies comeback before eventually securing a 120-113 win, thanks to Mike Conley.
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points and eight assists, Jordan Clarkson came off the bench to drop 24 points and Rudy Gobert put up 17 points and eight assists. But while those usual suspects put up their numbers, Mike Conley was the real hero for the Jazz in Game.
?| @spidadmitchell ⤵️
30p | 8a | 2r | 2s | 2 3pm | 12-13 ft pic.twitter.com/IzuaTToB7j
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) June 1, 2021
With a clutch sequence late in the fourth quarter, Conley saved the Jazz from another playoff collapse. The Jazz led by 13, and appeared to be well on their way to victory. A few minutes later, Jazz had missed nine shots, and De’Anthony Melton caught fire for the Grizzlies. Jazz was clinging to a two-point lead. That’s when Conley stepped up. Conley had two 3s and a steal in less than two minutes.
if mike conley has ever missed a shot, we simply do not recall pic.twitter.com/bGInW525nz
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) June 1, 2021
The Grizzlies didn’t get closer until the dying seconds, when the game was already decided. If you looked through the box score, you’d hardly notice Conley’s 11 points and seven assists. But the Jazz wouldn’t win without Conley steady presence and massive plays down the stretch.
With those shots and a steal in the end, Conley made sure the Jazz are taking Game 5 back home with a lead of 3-1. Now, they’re just one win away from advancing to the second round for the first time since 2018, and ending a run of three straight first-round exits.
These two teams will meet again on Thursday for Game 5 of the series.
