Utah got just enough breaks to upset Memphis, 73-70. The pace of play was clearly dictated by Memphis, showing who was the better team. But Utah 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 Utah coach Coach Young. "They pretty much dictated the game but we were able to get the job done when it mattered. Bush really helped us out there; we couldn't have pulled it off without him."

Utah was led by Bush (14 points, 16 boards, 1 assists, 4 blocks), Bernard (16 points, 19 boards, 0 assists, a steal, a block), Morris (13 points, 1 assists, 2 blocks). Memphis was led by Hunter (14 points, 7 assists, 4 steals), Canul (8 points, 22 boards, 1 assists, a block), Thomas (17 points, a steal, 3 blocks).

Utah stand at 9-7 and 5-2 at home with this victory. They move up to #3 in the Northwest and move up to #8 overall in the Western Conference. Memphis halted their winning streak at 8 games, and are now 14-4. They stay at #1 in the Southwest and remain at #2 overall in the Western Conference.

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