The Utah Jazz (30 - 35) defeated the Washington Wizards (30 - 34) 114 - 93 on Friday. The game was the tale of two starting units, with Utah's first group generating a balanced and productive effort, while Washington's offense was decidedly top - heavy. Only stalwart John Wall and Markieff Morris were able to post double - digit point totals for the Wizards, who were missing Bradley Beal (pelvis) for the second straight game. Meanwhile, Utah was able to tally outstanding 57 and 56 percent success rates from the field and three - point range, respectively, while also outrebounding the visitors 42 - 29. They also received double - digit scoring efforts from four members of their starting five. Wall's 24 points paced Washington, and he also dished out nine assists, four rebounds and a steal. Morris supplied 16 points, and added four boards, two assists and a steal. Marcin Gortat endured a tough night versus the defense of Rudy Gobert, totaling a modest eight points, four rebounds, an assist and a block. Nene Hilario paced the reserves with 12 points, three rebounds, an assist and two steals. The Wizards remain in fourth place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division, and 3 games behind the eighth - seeded Detroit Pistons. They head to Denver to take on the Nuggets on Sunday night. Utah was spearheaded by Shelvin Mack, who amassed a career - high 27 points, and complemented it with four assists and three rebounds. Gordon Hayward was next, posting 18 points, three assists, two rebounds and a steal. Derrick Favors managed a near double - double, collecting 14 points, nine boards, an assist and two steals. Rodney Hood matched Favors' point total, and added a rebound, an assist and four steals. Raul Neto paced the reserves with 12 points, two rebounds and two assists, although he did turn the ball over five times over just 14 minutes on the floor. The Jazz remains in third place in the Western Conference's Northwest Division, and are three games behind the eighth - seeded Dallas Mavericks. They head to Sacramento to take on the Kings on Sunday night.
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