Final: Utah Jazz defeat L.A. Clippers 108-79

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during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

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Utah's Raja Bell knocks the ball away from Clippers guard Chauncey BIllups to pass during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

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Blake Griffin, of the Clippers, soars to the basket as he slams the ball over Utah's Al Jeffereson and Paul Millsap during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

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Utah's Devin Harris splits the defense Randy Foye and Caron Butler, of the Clippers, during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

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Utah's Al Jefferson tries to dunk the ball over Blake Griffin, of the Clippers, during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Griffin blocked the shot.

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Utah's C.J. Miles glides to the basket for two points during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

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Utah's Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson get a breather on the bench during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah's Paul Millsap shoots the ball over Blake Griffin, of the Clippers, during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah's Devin Harris heads up court during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah's Devin Harris signs autographs after his pre game warm-up before the Jazz versus Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah's C.J. Miles shoots free throws during pre game warm-up of the Jazz versus Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah's C.J. Miles leaps up and dunks the ball as Devin Harris shoots free throws during pre game warm-up of the Jazz versus Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

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The Los Angeles Clippers line-up for free throws during pre game warm-up of the Jazz versus Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

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Paul Millsap and the Utah Jazz take on the LA Clippers at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, January 17, 2012.

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Utah's Devin Harris drives past Blake Griffin, of the Clippers, during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

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Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Raja Bell knocks the ball away from Clippers guard Chauncey BIllups to pass during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Blake Griffin, of the Clippers, soars to the basket as he slams the ball over Utah's Al Jeffereson and Paul Millsap during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Devin Harris splits the defense Randy Foye and Caron Butler, of the Clippers, during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Al Jefferson tries to dunk the ball over Blake Griffin, of the Clippers, during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Griffin blocked the shot. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's C.J. Miles glides to the basket for two points during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson get a breather on the bench during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Paul Millsap shoots the ball over Blake Griffin, of the Clippers, during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Devin Harris heads up court during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Devin Harris signs autographs after his pre game warm-up before the Jazz versus Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's C.J. Miles shoots free throws during pre game warm-up of the Jazz versus Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's C.J. Miles leaps up and dunks the ball as Devin Harris shoots free throws during pre game warm-up of the Jazz versus Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune The Los Angeles Clippers line-up for free throws during pre game warm-up of the Jazz versus Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Paul Millsap and the Utah Jazz take on the LA Clippers at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, January 17, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Devin Harris drives past Blake Griffin, of the Clippers, during first half action of the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers game at EnergySolutions Arean in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

By Steve Luhm The Salt Lake Tribune

· January 17, 2012 7:22 pm

This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2012, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.

Paul Millsap scored 20 points and C.J. Miles added 19 on Tuesday night, leading the Utah Jazz to an easy 108-79 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Jazz improved to 7-1 at EnergySolutions Arena by routing L.A., which played without All-Star Chris Paul, who was sidelined with a hamstring injury.

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The First: Jazz 29, Clippers 17

Paul Millsap scores eight points in four minutes. The Jazz build 13-2 lead. After the Clippers finally get started and make it 15-10, C.J. Miles scores eight points in the final 3:45.

The Second: Jazz 52, Clippers 41

Utah converts four straight possessions to take a 37-23 lead. Chauncey Billups scores eight quick points. Still, the Jazz lead, 52-37, before missing their final eight shots.

The Third: Jazz 78, Clippers 59

The Jazz milk three points from their first seven possessions. The Clips get as close as 55-47. Again, however, Miles provides a lift off the bench. His three makes it 71-55.

The fourth: Jazz 108, Clippers 79

After their lead shrinks to 79-63, the Jazz break things open against the Clippers' second unit with a 16-5 run, featuring dunks by Jeremy Evans, Enes Kanter and Miles.