The Lakers scored only 12 points in the first quarter, were behind by 29 points twice early in the second quarter. The Clippers, trailing 85-64 after three quarters, matched the biggest fourth quarter playoff comeback in NBA Playoffs history. The largest halftime deficit overcome to win a playoff game had been 21 points by Baltimore against Philadelphia in 1948. Paul Pierce scored 19 points in the final period that led the biggest fourth quarter playoff comeback in NBA Playoffs history. The Suns trailed by 18 in Houston to start the fourth quarter and were down 104-84 with 10 minutes left.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 21, 2017 03:00 UTC