Rockets lose to Jazz, fall to 2-1 in series

Rockets lose to Jazz, fall to 2-1 in series
Apr 27, 2007 21:57
HELPSLAYER Points: Join Date: Mar 6, 2007 Status: offline	Rockets lose to Jazz, fall to 2-1 in series Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz held Houston without a field goal for 10 minutes in the second half while beating the Rockets 81-67 on Thursday night in Game 3 of their playoff series. Deron Williams added 11 points and eight assists, and rookie reserve Paul Millsap scored 13 points for the Jazz, who didn't allow a point by the Rocket reserves. Houston leads the series 2-1, with Game 4 set for Saturday night. Yao Ming had 26 points and 14 rebounds and Tracy McGrady scored 24 points for Houston. Shane Battier, who scored 11, and Rafter Alston's six points were the only other scoring for Houston. The Rockets won the first two games of the series at home, but were sloppy on the road during the first playoff game in Utah since 2003. PICTURE: Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer (5) tries to shoot against Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, of China, during the second quarter of an NBA playoff basketball game Thursday, April 26, 2007, in Salt Lake City.

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Rockets lose to Jazz, fall to 2-1 in series

Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz held Houston without a field goal for 10 minutes in the second half while beating the Rockets 81-67 on Thursday night in Game 3 of their playoff series.

Deron Williams added 11 points and eight assists, and rookie reserve Paul Millsap scored 13 points for the Jazz, who didn't allow a point by the Rocket reserves.

Houston leads the series 2-1, with Game 4 set for Saturday night.

Yao Ming had 26 points and 14 rebounds and Tracy McGrady scored 24 points for Houston. Shane Battier, who scored 11, and Rafter Alston's six points were the only other scoring for Houston.

The Rockets won the first two games of the series at home, but were sloppy on the road during the first playoff game in Utah since 2003.

PICTURE:
Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer (5) tries to shoot against Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, of China, during the second quarter of an NBA playoff basketball game Thursday, April 26, 2007, in Salt Lake City.

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