The Houston Rockets (20) defeated the Utah Jazz (0 - 1) 104 - 93 on Wednesday at Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City. The Rockets outscored the Jazz 29 - 21 in the fourth quarter, leading them to their second victory in as many days. Houston was able to overcome 18 turnovers by shooting 52 percent from both the field and from behind the three - point line. Dwight Howard was a force Wednesday, putting up a double - double with 22 points (10 - 16 FG) and 10 rebounds. He also contributed two blocks, but added six turnovers and committed six fouls to foul out of the game. James Harden added a double - double of his own, scoring 18 points and dishing 10 assists to go along with seven rebounds and a blocked shot. Trevor Ariza finished with 20 points (7 - 10 FG, 4 - 7 3Pt), this being the second game in a row he scored over 15 points. Ariza also posted five rebounds, an assist, and two steals. Kostas Papanikolaou came off the bench and added 12 points, two rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 22 minutes of action. For the Jazz, Alec Burks led the team in scoring, contributing 18 points while also posting three rebounds, two assists, and a steal. Derrick Favors filled the stat sheet, going 7 - for - 10 from the field to score 16 points while also collecting seven rebounds, two assists, three steals, and four blocked shots. Point guard Trey Burke had 15 points to go with one rebound and four assists. Nearng a triple - double, Gordon Hayward scored eight points to go with eight rebounds and seven assists. The Rockets' next game is on the road against the Boston Celtics on Saturday. The Jazz 'next game will be on the road against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.
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