In another annual sign that spring is here, the Utah Jazz visited Los Angeles, did nothing spectacular and walked away with a victory.

For a seventh consecutive season, the Clippers were unable to beat the Jazz in L.A. as Utah used sound fundamentals to defeat them 94-89 in front of 17,531 Tuesday night at Staples Center.

The Clippers had one brief, fourth-quarter lead, 86-85, with 1:10 left. But the Jazz responded with a jump shot by John Stockton and steal and layup by Matt Harpring with 38.4 seconds left to take a 89-86 lead and control of the game.

"When Stockton made that jumper, I couldn't believe it," Clippers forward Elton Brand said. "But on second thought, I did believe it because I've seen it 100 times."