GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: NBA: UTAH (13-9) at PHOENIX (16-6)

NBA: UTAH (13-9) at PHOENIX (16-6)

<h3>Jazz look to correct road struggles vs. Suns</h3>

Utah (13-9) at Phoenix (16-6) 10:30 pm EST


PHOENIX (Ticker) -- The Utah Jazz look to overcome their awfulplay on the road and snap a four-game losing streak Wednesdaywhen they visit the Phoenix Suns.


The Jazz were winless during a three-game road trip last week,falling to 5-7 away from Energy Solutions Arena this season.

Utah's last road victory came November 28 in 106-95 triumph overthe Philadelphia 76ers.


Utah returned home on Tuesday but didn't play any better,suffering a 97-89 setback to the Portland Trail Blazers - justits second loss at home this season.


Carlos Boozer scored 29 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for theJazz, who play six of their next seven games away from home.

The Suns have dropped their last two games after winning fivestraight.


Phoenix's offense managed just 93 points against the MinnesotaTimberwolves before suffering a 117-113 loss to the Miami Heaton Monday.


Raja Bell scored 19 points to pace the Suns, who were held below100 points for just the fourth time this season.


Phoenix ranks second in the NBA in scoring, averaging 110.36points per game - percentage points behind the Golden StateWarriors.

 

NBA: UTAH at PHOENIX

<div class="pre">UTAH AT PHOENIX - PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS


UTAH PHOENIX

F Andrei Kirilenko F Grant Hill
F Carlos Boozer F Shawn Marion
C Paul Millsap C Amare Stoudemire
G Ronnie Brewer G Raja Bell
G Deron Williams G Steve Nash

OFFICIALS: Ron Garretson
Derrick Collins
Mark Ayotte</div>

 

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<div class="pre">UTAH VS PHOENIX - INACTIVES

UTAH PHOENIX

PLAYER NAME REASON PLAYER NAME REASON
M OKUR BACK MUSCLE STRAIN</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 6
PHOENIX 9 8:10 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 13
PHOENIX 15 5:49 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 17
PHOENIX 22 2:50 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 22
PHOENIX 24 END, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA END 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
UTAH 22 22
PHOENIX 24 24 END 1ST QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 1ST QUARTER

UTH - CARLOS BOOZER 8, RONNIE BREWER 5, DERON
WILLIAMS 4
PHO - AMARE STOUDEMIRE 9, SHAWN MARION 8,
STEVE NASH 5</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 30
PHOENIX 28 8:47 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 34
PHOENIX 34 6:07 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 43
PHOENIX 43 2:55 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 45
PHOENIX 49 HALFTIME</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA HALFTIME 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
UTAH 22 23 45
PHOENIX 24 25 49 HALFTIME

HIGH SCORERS AT HALFTIME

UTH - CARLOS BOOZER 16, ANDREI KIRILENKO 7,
RONNIE BREWER 7
PHO - STEVE NASH 16, AMARE STOUDEMIRE 11,
SHAWN MARION 10</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 65
PHOENIX 67 1:08 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 65
PHOENIX 67 END, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA END 3RD QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
UTAH 22 23 20 65
PHOENIX 24 25 18 67 END 3RD QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 3RD QUARTER

UTH - CARLOS BOOZER 20, DERON WILLIAMS 11,
ANDREI KIRILENKO 10
PHO - STEVE NASH 22, SHAWN MARION 17, AMARE
STOUDEMIRE 11</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 75
PHOENIX 76 8:45 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 79
PHOENIX 85 5:47 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 90
PHOENIX 94 2:56 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA UTAH 93
PHOENIX 96 0:45 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>