Utah defeated Oklahoma City with 96:91 and qualified for the second round of playoffs after winning the series with 4:2 wins. Donovan Mitchell was most helpful for the crucial success with 38 points. Russell Westbrook made 46 points for Oklahoma guests, and Steven Adams finished 19 points and 16 rebounds. Derrick Favors scored 13 points and Rudy Gobert added 12 points and 13 rebounds for Utah. Ricky Rubio was injured in the first part and did not play the game.
The Utah Jazz Semifinals at the Western Conference will play against Houston Rockets, and the series begins on Sunday. In the other semi-final in the West rivals are the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelican.
