Denver brushed past an overmatched Utah team today 91-75. Always politically correct, Denver coach Bob stated simply "We just managed to do what we needed to get done out there. The players had solid execution all around, and Conley's effort helped set the pace. Utah is a team we've had success against in the past, which I think gave us a bit more confidence coming in."

Utah coach Coach Young was a little more frank. "We knew going in that we'd need a miracle to beat Denver, and we didn't get it. They have better players and a better coach, and did what they were supposed to do out there. I'm just glad the final score wasn't even worse."

Denver was led by Conley (19 points), Downs (16 points, 13 boards, 0 assists), Smith (9 points, 5 boards, 4 assists, 4 steals). Utah was led by Bush (18 points, 10 boards, 1 assists, a steal, a block), Bernard (18 points, 9 boards, 0 assists, a block), Almanzar (6 points, 2 steals).

After the victory, Denver improve to 41-33 and 23-13 at home. They hold at #2 in the Northwest and stay at #5 overall in the Western Conference. Utah fall to 39-35 with this defeat. They hold at #3 in the Northwest and remain at #6 overall in the Western Conference.

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