Utah are ahead of Sacramento in the Western Conference Semifinals 1-0, pulling off the surprise 86-78 win over Sacramento. "Take away Sparenberg from this team, and we couldn't have done it," said Utah coach Coach Young after the game. "He deserves the credit for this win." Sacramento coach Bob agreed, "We didn't really think Sparenberg had that kind of game in him after watching the films, but he showed us wrong."

Utah was led by Sparenberg (6 points, 7 boards, 13 assists, 3 steals), Burke (22 points, 5 boards, 1 assists, a steal), Robinson (11 points, 2 assists, a steal, a block). Sacramento was led by Gilliam (28 points, 5 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks), Velazquez (24 points, 0 assists), Bravo (15 points, 1 assists, 2 blocks).

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