The Utah Jazz defeated the host Houston Rockets, 115 - 108, at Toyota Center on Wednesday. In a battle between two Western Conference contenders, the Jazz were able to escape with a huge road win. It was a dominating showing from Utah, as they led for 46 minutes in a near wire - to - wire win. Rebounding was a huge factor in the win for the Jazz, as they won that battle, 45 - 31. Shooting was also a big difference, as Utah hit 54 percent of their shots to Houston's 44 percent. The Rockets three - point shooting left them down too, as they went just 8 - of - 32 from long distance. The Jazz (41 - 24) had to play this game without Derrick Favors (knee) and George Hill (toe), but they still escaped with an impressive road win. Gordon Hayward tallied 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Rudy Gobert also scored 23 points, adding 10 rebounds on 7 - of - 8 shooting. Rodney Hood finished third on the team, accruing 19 points and six rebounds. Joe Johnson got a rare start and provided 16 points, two rebounds and two assists. On deck for Utah is a road matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. The Rockets (44 - 21) had won eight of 11 headed into this game, but a date with this Jazz defense is one of the toughest in the league. James Harden did all he could for Houston, totaling 35 points, four rebounds and six assists. Clint Capela recorded a double - double, amassing 19 points and 12 rebounds. Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell each scored 12 points off the bench. Houston will look to bounce back on Friday in a road matchup with the Chicago Bulls.
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