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Today in Sports History: May 8

LOS ANGELES, CA - 1988: Karl Malone #32 of the Utah Jazz shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers circa 1988 at The Forum in Los Angeles, CA. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1988 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

By Michael Romanelli

On May 8th, 1988, the Los Angeles Lakers held the Utah Jazz to 8 points in the first quarter in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. The eight points are the lowest in any first quarter of a game in the NBA Playoffs. The Lakers went into the series with more time off than Utah, and were likely spending their time figuring out how to stop the Jazz offense. The Lakers won the game 110-91, lead by 23 points from James Worthy. The Lakers won the series in 7 games, and went on to defeat the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Finals.

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