Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers Game 4 Pick & Prediction 6/14/21
Updated October 28, 2026
Updated October 28, 2026
The Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers meet in Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Western Conference Semifinals on Monday, June 14, at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Utah leads the series 2-1 after winning the first two games at home, 112-109 and 117-111. The Clippers responded with a convincing 132-106 victory in Game 3, showing they still have plenty to offer against the Western Conference's top seed.
Los Angeles enters Game 4 as a four-point home favorite, with Utah listed at +160 on the moneyline. The total is set at 223.5 points at BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Clippers have momentum after Saturday's dominant performance, but the Jazz will be determined to avoid losing their series advantage. Here's a closer look at the matchup, betting trends, and our original Game 4 picks.
Betting market | Odds |
|---|---|
Utah Jazz spread | +4.0 |
Los Angeles Clippers spread | -4.0 (-110) |
Utah Jazz moneyline | +160 |
Game total | 223.5 points |
Original spread pick | Clippers -4.0 (-110) |
Total betting angle | Over 223.5 |
Date | Monday, June 14, 2021 |
Tipoff | 10:00 PM ET |
Venue | Staples Center, Los Angeles |
Final score | Clippers 118, Jazz 104 |
The Clippers covered a five-point spread in Game 3 and entered Monday's matchup favored by four points.
The Jazz had been the better team through the opening two games, but Los Angeles made several important adjustments on both ends of the floor.
The biggest question entering Game 4 was whether the Clippers could maintain that level of play against a Utah team capable of producing huge offensive numbers.
The Jazz struggled badly in Game 3, losing 132-106 at Staples Center.
Utah made 19 of 44 three-point attempts, shooting an impressive 43.2% from beyond the arc. That normally gives the Jazz a strong chance of winning.
However, the rest of their offense was far less effective.
Utah shot 42.9% overall, recorded only 15 assists, and committed 16 turnovers.
Those numbers reflected a difficult night against a Clippers defense that applied greater pressure and limited easy scoring opportunities.
The contrast with Game 2 was significant. Utah shot 55.3% from the field in its 117-111 victory, but Los Angeles made it much harder for the Jazz to generate quality looks in Game 3.
Donovan Mitchell was carrying much of Utah's offensive responsibility.
Entering Game 4, he was averaging 32.3 points and 5.1 assists per game during the postseason.
Mitchell was shooting 47.9% from the field and 43.7% from three-point range, making him one of the most productive scorers remaining in the playoffs.
He scored 30 points in Game 3, hitting five three-pointers while adding five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
His performance was impressive, but the Jazz needed more support from the rest of the lineup.
Utah was averaging 119.0 points per game during the postseason while allowing 115.9.
Those figures highlighted both the team's offensive strength and its defensive vulnerability.
Mike Conley had missed the first three games of the series because of a hamstring injury.
His absence affected Utah's ability to organize the offense and generate scoring opportunities for teammates.
Conley was an important ball-handler and perimeter defender, particularly in matchups against experienced guards.
Without him, Mitchell carried a heavier offensive workload.
The Jazz also needed Jordan Clarkson, Bojan Bogdanović, and Rudy Gobert to make larger contributions.
Conley remained a major injury concern entering Game 4.
Mitchell was also dealing with an ankle issue, although he was expected to play.
The combination of those concerns made Utah's task considerably more difficult.
The Clippers entered Game 3 trailing 2-0 in the series and facing considerable pressure.
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George responded with outstanding performances.
Leonard finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists.
George added 31 points and five assists while making six of his ten three-point attempts.
The Clippers shot 56.2% from the field and 52.8% from three-point range, producing their most complete offensive performance of the series.
Los Angeles also committed only nine turnovers and held Utah to 32 points in the paint.
That combination of efficient offense and disciplined defense gave head coach Tyronn Lue plenty of reasons for optimism.
Leonard had been one of the Clippers' most consistent postseason performers.
Entering Game 4, he was averaging 30.3 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
His ability to create shots in isolation and defend multiple positions made him especially valuable against Utah.
In Game 3, Leonard attacked the basket, scored efficiently, and contributed on the glass.
The Clippers needed that same aggressive approach in Game 4.
Leonard's ability to draw defensive attention also created opportunities for George and the team's perimeter shooters.
George was another major reason for Los Angeles' Game 3 victory.
His 31-point performance included six made three-pointers.
The Jazz struggled to contain him on the perimeter, particularly when Leonard was also creating scoring opportunities.
George's offensive production gave the Clippers a second reliable scoring option.
That balance made Los Angeles much more difficult to defend.
When both Leonard and George were productive, the Clippers could attack Utah through isolation plays, drives, and perimeter shooting.
Reggie Jackson also made an important contribution in Game 3.
He finished with 17 points, making five of six attempts from beyond the arc.
Jackson's shooting forced Utah to account for another offensive threat.
The Clippers were averaging 113.0 points per game during the postseason while allowing 107.7.
Those numbers reflected a team that had become increasingly effective defensively after a difficult opening-round series against Dallas.
Los Angeles had already demonstrated its ability to recover from a 2-0 deficit against the Mavericks.
The Clippers were now attempting to repeat that comeback against Utah.
The original ATS.io analysis highlighted two relevant against-the-spread trends.
The trends supported Los Angeles, particularly given the Clippers' performance in Game 3.
Utah's road record as an underdog raised concerns about its ability to stay within the number.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles had performed reasonably well when favored by a small margin at home.
The Clippers also had momentum after their 26-point victory.
The Jazz recorded only 15 assists in Game 3.
That was a concern for a team that relied heavily on perimeter shooting and offensive spacing.
Mitchell could create his own opportunities, but Utah needed better movement to generate quality shots for its other scorers.
Conley's absence made that task harder.
If the Clippers continued forcing Utah into difficult isolation possessions, Los Angeles would have another opportunity to control the game.
Los Angeles made significant defensive improvements in Game 3.
The Clippers limited Utah's interior scoring and forced 16 turnovers.
That was particularly impressive because the Jazz continued shooting well from three-point range.
Los Angeles demonstrated that it could win without completely shutting down Utah's perimeter offense.
The key was preventing the Jazz from generating easy baskets elsewhere.
If the Clippers maintained that defensive discipline, they would be well positioned to cover the four-point spread.
Leonard and George combined for 65 points in Game 3.
Their ability to attack Utah's defenders created problems throughout the contest.
The Jazz needed stronger individual defense and better help rotations to prevent another dominant performance.
However, focusing too heavily on Leonard and George could leave shooters such as Jackson open.
That created a difficult balancing act for Utah.
Both teams relied heavily on perimeter shooting.
Utah made 19 three-pointers in Game 3 despite losing by 26 points.
Los Angeles responded with excellent shooting of its own.
The Clippers' recent games had also featured high totals, with each of their previous four contests producing more than 220 combined points.
That supported the original expectation of another relatively high-scoring matchup.
The Clippers delivered an impressive performance in Game 3, and the original ATS.io prediction backed them to win again.
Los Angeles had found ways to attack Utah's defense without relying exclusively on slowing the Jazz's three-point shooting.
Leonard and George were playing at a high level, while Jackson provided valuable scoring support.
The Clippers also defended the paint effectively and took better care of the basketball.
Utah was capable of responding after Saturday's heavy defeat, so a closer game was a reasonable expectation.
However, the Clippers had the defensive tools and offensive talent to level the series.
With Conley dealing with a hamstring injury and Mitchell carrying a heavy workload, Los Angeles had a favorable opportunity at home.
Original Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -4.0 at -110
The original article also favored the Over.
The Over had hit in two of the first three games of the series and six of the previous nine meetings between the teams had finished Over or pushed relative to their respective totals.
Both offenses had shown the ability to produce substantial scoring runs.
Utah was averaging 119.0 points per game during the postseason, while the Clippers had scored 132 in Game 3.
Los Angeles generally preferred a more controlled pace, but its recent games had still produced high combined scores.
Utah's reliance on three-point shooting also created the potential for rapid scoring.
The original analysis therefore leaned toward another high-scoring contest.
Total Betting Angle: Over 223.5 Points
The Clippers spread was the primary recommendation. The surviving archived text establishes the Over preference but ends before a final total-pick line.
The Clippers defeated the Jazz 118-104 on June 14, 2021, tying the Western Conference Semifinals at 2-2.
Los Angeles controlled the opening half, building a 24-point lead before halftime.
Leonard and George each scored 31 points, while Marcus Morris Sr. added 24.
Mitchell led Utah with 37 points, but the Jazz could not recover from their slow start.
Quarter | Utah Jazz | LA Clippers |
|---|---|---|
First | 13 | 30 |
Second | 31 | 38 |
Third | 29 | 26 |
Fourth | 31 | 24 |
Final | 104 | 118 |
The Clippers led 68-44 at halftime.
Utah outscored Los Angeles 60-50 in the second half, but the early deficit proved too large.
The Clippers' advantage reached 29 points during the game.
The Clippers opened the game aggressively.
They scored 30 points in the first quarter while holding Utah to just 13.
Leonard, George, and Morris all contributed offensively as Los Angeles established control.
Utah struggled to generate consistent scoring opportunities, particularly without Conley.
The Jazz also had difficulty defending the Clippers' perimeter shooters.
Morris delivered one of his strongest performances of the postseason.
He scored 24 points and made five of six three-point attempts.
His shooting was particularly important during the first half.
Morris scored 22 of his 24 points before halftime, helping Los Angeles establish a commanding advantage.
With Morris contributing alongside Leonard and George, Utah had too many scoring threats to contain.
Leonard and George again carried the Clippers offensively.
Each finished with 31 points.
Leonard added seven rebounds, while George contributed nine rebounds and four assists.
Their combined production allowed Los Angeles to maintain control even when Utah made a second-half push.
The Clippers' two stars had now delivered consecutive strong performances after falling behind 2-0 in the series.
Mitchell was Utah's leading scorer with 37 points.
He made six three-pointers and continued carrying a substantial portion of the team's offense.
Bogdanović added 18 points, while Gobert finished with 11.
However, the Jazz received limited scoring support from their bench.
Clarkson scored only eight points, shooting 3-for-12 from the field.
Conley remained unavailable because of his hamstring injury.
The Jazz's offensive problems in the opening half ultimately proved decisive.
Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kawhi Leonard | Clippers | 31 | 7 | 3 |
Paul George | Clippers | 31 | 9 | 4 |
Marcus Morris Sr. | Clippers | 24 | 6 | 1 |
Donovan Mitchell | Jazz | 37 | 5 | 5 |
Bojan Bogdanović | Jazz | 18 | 3 | 5 |
Rudy Gobert | Jazz | 11 | 8 | 1 |
Jordan Clarkson | Jazz | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Leonard and George combined for 62 points.
Morris supplied another 24, giving the Clippers 86 points from those three starters.
Mitchell was outstanding individually, but Utah lacked the same offensive balance.
The Clippers' 118-104 victory settled the original betting recommendations.
Betting market | Original selection | Result |
|---|---|---|
Point spread | Clippers -4.0 (-110) | Won |
Total points angle | Over 223.5 | Lost |
Clippers moneyline | Los Angeles to win | Won |
Jazz moneyline | Utah +160 | Lost |
Final margin | Clippers by 14 | — |
Combined points | 222 | — |
Yes.
Los Angeles won by 14 points, comfortably covering the four-point spread.
A $110 wager at -110 would have returned $100 in profit, plus the original stake.
No.
The game finished with 222 combined points.
Over 223.5 lost by 1.5 points, while Under 223.5 won.
The original spread pick was successful, but the high-scoring expectation fell narrowly short.
The Clippers' first-half dominance made the difference.
Los Angeles led by 24 points at halftime and maintained a comfortable advantage throughout the second half.
The Jazz improved offensively after halftime, but their 13-point first quarter left them too far behind.
Leonard, George, and Morris combined for 86 points, giving the Clippers the scoring depth needed to cover.
The Clippers carried their momentum into the remaining games.
Game | Date | Final score | Series standing |
|---|---|---|---|
Game 1 | June 8 | Jazz 112, Clippers 109 | Utah leads 1-0 |
Game 2 | June 10 | Jazz 117, Clippers 111 | Utah leads 2-0 |
Game 3 | June 12 | Clippers 132, Jazz 106 | Utah leads 2-1 |
Game 4 | June 14 | Clippers 118, Jazz 104 | Series tied 2-2 |
Game 5 | June 16 | Clippers 119, Jazz 111 | LA leads 3-2 |
Game 6 | June 18 | Clippers 131, Jazz 119 | LA wins 4-2 |
Los Angeles won four consecutive games after losing the first two.
The Clippers also won Games 5 and 6 without Leonard, who suffered a knee injury during Game 4.
George took on a larger offensive role, while Jackson and other contributors helped Los Angeles complete the comeback.
The series victory sent the Clippers to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history.
They eventually lost to the Phoenix Suns in six games.
The Clippers won 118-104 at Staples Center.
Los Angeles Clippers -4.0 at -110.
Yes. Los Angeles won by 14 points.
The original article listed a total of 223.5 points.
Under 223.5 won. The teams combined for 222 points.
Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 37 points.
Leonard scored 31 points.
George also scored 31 points.
Morris finished with 24 points, including five made three-pointers.
No. Conley missed the game because of a hamstring injury.
The series was tied 2-2.
Los Angeles won the series 4-2 after recovering from a 2-0 deficit.
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Los Angeles entered Game 4 with momentum after its dominant Game 3 victory.
The Clippers carried that form into Monday's matchup, building a 24-point halftime lead and winning 118-104.
Leonard and George each scored 31 points, while Morris contributed 24.
Mitchell scored 37 for Utah, but the Jazz struggled without Conley and never recovered from their slow start.
The original Clippers -4.0 pick won comfortably.
The Over 223.5 angle was less successful, with the game finishing at 222 combined points.
→ Our Take: The Clippers justified the original -4.0 recommendation with a 14-point victory. Their defense, strong first-half shooting, and balanced scoring proved too much for Utah. The spread pick won at -110, while the Over 223.5 angle fell just short.
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