On The Horizon

Jim Squire

Another Parity Party in the Horizon League--Run The Floor

Utah Jazz: Jazz look to even record tonight against Bucks--Deseret News

Utah will go with the same starters as Monday: Devin Harris, Raja Bell, Gordon Hayward, Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson.

Utah Jazz beat Milwaukee Bucks sans Andrew Bogut, 85-73--Deseret News

Paul Millsap added 13 points and 12 rebounds, Gordon Hayward contributed 12 points, Alec Burks had nine points and six assists, and Derrick Favors blocked five shots to go with his nine points.

Utah Jazz vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Report card--Deseret News

FORWARDS: There's a reason why Paul Millsap is a fan-favorite. He left the game with a knee injury early in the fourth quarter, but quickly returned. His shot was on, as he went 6-for-7 from the field and had 13 points and 12 rebounds. Gordon Hayward was also much better than he was on Monday night, as he had 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting. Milwaukee's starting frontcourt made 7 of 26 attempts and was badly outplayed by Millsap and Hayward. Grade: A

Utah Jazz: Al Jefferson says Derrick Favors 'set the tone' in win--Deseret News

In the first half alone, Jefferson scored 19 points, hitting 8-of-11 shots from the floor and all three of his free throws, and he also pulled down five rebounds and blocked a shot. He combined with Gordon Hayward and Paul Millsap to account for 32 of Utah's 43 first-half points.

Utah Jazz: Not in our house! It wasn't pretty, but Jazz will take win No. 3--Deseret News

"Defensively, we really stepped up tonight," Jazz small forward Gordon Hayward said. "And we're going to have to keep doing that."
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Millsap added 13 points and 12 boards, Hayward chipped in 12 points and Earl Watson dished out eight assists, filling in nicely for Harris after the starter left in the third quarter. Favors finished with a line of six points, seven rebounds and five blocks.

Final: Utah Jazz defeat Milwaukee Bucks 85-73--Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Jazz dunk Bucks 85-73--Salt Lake Tribune

Swaying like a beaten-down boxer but never hitting the mat, the Jazz survived. Lifted up by a combined 15 fourth-quarter points from Paul Millsap, Gordon Hayward and Al Jefferson, Utah used a 17-6 run that bridged the third period with the fourth to finally put the Bucks away.
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Recent NBA Draft lottery picks Alec Burks, Enes Kanter, Favors and Hayward combined for 32 points, 17 rebounds and seven assists, with each playing a key role in Utah’s survival.

"We’re all, what, 20, 21? Gordon’s the oldest one: 21," Burks said. "We’re all young and we’re going to keep running. We’re just trying to bring as much energy as possible."