Rocket, Yeah!

The Utah Jazz got back to their winning ways last night with a 104-95 victory over the Houston Rockets. It was nice to see the Jazz get a win on the road against a decent Western Conference team. I was waiting to see how Utah would come out of the All-Star break, and it seems like they still have the magic!

I didn't watch the game until the final minute, so I don't have a lot to say; but I'm glad Kyle Korver was in there at the end. He hadn't been playing much as of late, so it was nice to see him finish with 10 points, including a big shot to give the Jazz the lead with a couple minutes left, and a couple free throws to seal the deal in the final seconds. Hopefully Jerry Sloan liked what he saw from Korver and he gives him more playing time now.

Deron Williams played another great game, finishing with 17 points and 15 assists (including 10 assists in the first half). He has been playing with passion lately, and I think it has done him some good to finally join the ranks of the All-Stars. If you have a little free time, I would suggest reading this Deseret News article about his High School and college days--pretty interesting stuff.

We don't have much time to bust out the fine beverages and enjoy this win; the team has already flown over to New Orleans for a game against the Hornets tonight. The Jazz will be wearing their lucky green retro jerseys in honor of their New Orleans days. Utah is 6-1 in the greens this season, so here's hoping that luck continues tonight! Chris Paul (New Orleans' star point guard) is injured, so Williams should be the main man again tonight. Utah is going for their fifth straight road victory, which would be the longest road streak in two years. Make it happen, boys.