Boozer-Rama As Jazz Stop Rockets Flight 105-96

Posted by Jeff Sack under Main

Remember two seasons ago when Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer seemed like he was constantly hurt, and his name kept popping up in rumored deals? Well for sure Utah management are glad right now that they did not allow patience to?escape them and get rid of the All-Star. Boozer started to regain his confidence last season during the NBA Western Conference Playoffs, where he looked more and more impressive with each game. This season has been his best since his first couple of seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Monday night Boozer led the Jazz over the Houston Rockets 105-96. Boozer?recorded?his 51st ?double-double of the season in the win. The victory gives Utah the tie-breaker against Houston, so if the two end?up with the asme record Utah will be the higher seed.?

The Rockets had a razor thin lead at the end of the first quarter, as they were ahead 22-21. But the Jazz basically ran away and hid as they had a 56-41 lead as the two teams went to their respective locker rooms at the half. Houston never truly recovered as the Jazz increased their lead in the third quarter to 84-67. The fourth quarter was extended garage time.

Boozer scored 21 points, grabbed 11 boards, 2 assists, in the Utah victory.? Deron Williams scored 17 points, 9 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, Mehmet Okur also registered a double-double, as he scored 12 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists. Ronnie Brewer scored 12 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, Matt Harpring scored 11 points, 9 rebounds,?Kyle Korver?scored 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal.

Luis Scola recorded a double-double as the rookie scored 22 points, grabbed 13 boards, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block. Tracy McGrady also scored 22 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, Bobby Jackson scored 19 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals. Shane Battier scored 10 points, 4 rebounds.? Both teams have identical records of 54-27.

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