Utah Jazz Advances to the Second Round

Behind the good performances by the majority of its players, the Utah Jazz outlasted the Denver Nuggets, 112-104 on a night were 70 fouls were called, 4 technicals were issued and 91 attempted free throws.The Jazz raced to a commanding lead in the first leading by as much as 15 points in the first only to watch the Nuggets trim down the deficit. But Paul Millsap turned the tables for the Utah Jazz scoring a go-ahead 3 points play that breaks the deadlock of 95 apiece on its way to a 98-95 lead. We Matthews has a superb game for the jazz as he scored 23 points, Boozer finished with 22 points and 20 rebounds and Millsap added 21 points. Deron Williams only had 14 points but still better with his 10 assists. The Denver Nuggets is short once again in the playoffs losing in the first round. Chauncey Billups has an impressive performance with 30 points. The Jazz will face the defending champions Lakers in the semifinals, looking to salvage what they experience last year.