That was probably Utah's best game of the series. They pounded the ball inside to Boozer early (and he was, yet again, a beast. I'd argue that he's been the best player in the entire playoffs), then bombing away from outside later. Derek Fisher was big down the stretch, Memo had a solid game, and Deron showed what he can do when he's not getting called for a foul every twelve seconds (20 points, 13 assits, 6 rebounds while generally controlling the pace of the game. He needs to cut down on turnovers though). It helped that GS pretty much imploded. The wacky shots they've been hitting all series weren't falling as consistently, and mentally Jackson and Davis both screwed up. Jackson had a dirty foul on Memo late, and Davis cheap-shoted Fisher (who was classy enough to brush it off, although it was clearly intentional on replay). I wouldn't be surprised to see them both get suspended, although I don't really expect it. Still, this sets up well for the Jazz. They just needed to steal one on the road, now they lock up the series at the Not-Delta-Center (I have no idea what that place is called anymore) where they've been great all year.
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