In one of the most important games of the season for both teams, Denver upstaged Utah 100-81. Showing more glitter than a Brittany Spears concert, perfect Denver execution, a brilliant game by Phillips, and impeccable play-calling by Bob provided all the right ingredients for a big win.

Patton was key for Utah, but after the game he looked like somebody had just run over his dog. "I thought we could do it. The whole game I was still thinking we were going to win. I guess that's the difference between thinking it and doing it. Give Denver credit - they are nothing but class. I just feel sorry for coach Coach Young. He had us ready and we let him down."

Denver was led by Phillips (20 points, 14 boards, 1 assists), Ferguson (15 points, 16 boards, 1 assists, a block), White (13 points, 7 boards, 1 assists, a block). Utah was led by Patton (17 points, 0 assists, a block), Garcia (10 points, 6 boards, 0 assists), Feaster (7 points, 8 boards, 0 assists).

Denver stand at 44-32. They remain at #2 in the Northwest and remain at #5 overall in the Western Conference. Utah fall to 42-34 and 24-14 at home with this loss. They hold at #3 in the Northwest and hold at #6 overall in the Western Conference.

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