Kirilenko Owns Overtime as Jazz Beat Lakers, Tie Series 2-2

 
Utah comes back from a late deficit and Andrei Kirilenko shines in overtime in the Jazz's 123-115, series-tying win over the Lakers on Sunday. Game 5 is in Los Angeles. [link]

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