LOS ANGELES, March 30 (Ticker) -- The Los Angeles Clippers' playoff aspirations likely are over.

Bryon Russell led six players in double figures with 19 points as the Utah Jazz extended their lead over the Clippers to 4 1/2 games for the eighth and final Western Conference playoff spot with a 105-92 victory at the Staples Center.

John Stockton had 16 points and 14 assists and Karl Malone added 16, six and six rebounds for the Jazz, who shot 55 percent (41-of-75) en route to their 13th consecutive victory over the Clippers.

With the Jazz trailing, 45-44, Stockton hit a layup to start an 8-0 run to close the first half. Utah did not trail thereafter.

NBA TV highlights from Jazz-Clippers: 56k | 300k Karl Malone delivered another solid performance in Los Angeles. Andy Hayt NBAE/Getty Images

The Jazz built their advantage to 87-73 on a jumper by Malone with 9:07 left, and the Clippers got no closer than five points down the stretch.

Michael Olowokandi tallied 28 points and Elton Brand had 17 and 11 rebounds for the Clippers, who have not defeated the Jazz since March 27, 1999.

The Clippers have just eight games remaining to catch the Jazz, who have a game in hand.