Denver got just enough breaks to upset Utah, 87-66. The pace of play was clearly dictated by Utah, showing who was the better team. But Denver came up with the right plays at the right times to convert more scoring chances and come away with the win.

"We got our share of luck today," acknowledged Denver coach Bob. "They pretty much dictated the game but we were able to get the job done when it mattered. White really helped us out there; we couldn't have pulled it off without him."

Denver was led by White (20 points, 24 boards, 0 assists, 3 blocks), Phillips (13 points, 11 boards, 2 assists), Ferguson (10 points, 0 assists, 4 blocks). Utah was led by Feaster (19 points, 21 boards, 1 assists, a steal), Patton (18 points, 6 boards, 0 assists, a block), Hurd (10 points, a steal, a block).

After this win, Denver stand at 10-7. They advance to #1 in the Northwest and move up to #3 overall in the Western Conference. Utah drop to 10-7 and 5-3 at home after this defeat. They move down to #2 in the Northwest and move down to #6 overall in the Western Conference.

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