Jazz Burn Rockets to Take 2-0 Series Lead

 
Deron Williams scored 22 points and Mehmet Okur added 16 points and 16 rebounds as the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 90-84 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. [link]

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