In one of the most important games of the season for both teams, Utah upstaged Houston 96-75. Showing more glitter than a Brittany Spears concert, perfect Utah execution, a brilliant game by Feaster, and impeccable play-calling by Coach Young provided all the right ingredients for a big win.

Sims was key for Houston, 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 Utah credit - they are nothing but class. I just feel sorry for coach Bob. He had us ready and we let him down."

Utah was led by Feaster (19 points, 20 boards, 0 assists, a block), Jones (17 points, 1 assists, a block), Patton (12 points, 3 assists, a block). Houston was led by Sims (19 points, 3 assists, 2 steals, 6 blocks), Laboy (14 points), Fox (17 points, 0 assists, 2 blocks).

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