The Utah Jazz defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 112 - 97, at Vivnt Smart Home Arena on Friday. Utah was expected to win this game easily and a wire - to - wire victory shows just how much they took care of business. In fact, Utah led by double - digits for the final 20 minutes. The Jazz were efficient on offense, recording 25 assists on 38 made shots, while hitting over 51 percent of their attempts. Three-point shooting was also decisive, as Brooklyn went just 7 - of - 29 from long distance, while Utah went 12 - of - 26. The Nets (10 - 50) ended their 16 - game losing streak in their most recent game, but this was a tough task against a feisty Utah bunch. Quincy Acy led the way for the Nets, as he dropped 18 points on 5 - of - 7 shooting off the bench. Brook Lopez was the only starter in double figures, as he totaled 17 points, five rebounds and two blocks. Trevor Booker came off the bench to provide eight points and 11 rebounds. On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. The Jazz (38 - 24) came into this fixture in the midst of a two - game losing streak, so a matchup against the Nets is just what the doctor ordered. George Hill was the player of the game, as he amassed 34 points and seven assists on 10 - of - 12 shooting. Derrick Favors finished second on the team with 19 points and 12 rebounds on 8 - of - 9 shooting. Rudy Gobert went a perfect 4 - of - 4 from the field to collect 11 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Gordon Hayward contributed 12 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals. The Jazz 'next game is on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings.
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